View training events from the Florida Housing Coalition below. You can also view previous events, which include the event recording, presentation, and handouts, at the event link.
Download the entire list of Catalyst program trainings. Catalyst 26 27 Catalyst Training Schedule.
The Catalyst program is administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
REGISTER Affordable housing development creates many private sector benefits. Among other things, it attracts businesses, creates jobs, and stimulates the local economy. Affordable housing development is also profitable to private […]
REGISTER Housing providers should be aware of the external disaster planning process and understand their role in supporting the process by participating and providing information necessary to prevent the loss […]
REGISTER This webinar provides an introduction for using SHIP to provide homebuyer assistance. It will help assist Realtors, mortgage brokers and seller’s agents understand the SHIP program, understand the LHAP […]
REGISTER Even while there is a need for thousands of new rental units, several thousand affordable housing rental units are at risk of being lost as affordability periods expire, with […]
REGISTER This workshop addresses the fundamentals of implementing the LHAP as required by SHIP. The training is strongly recommended for staff with LHAPs due in 2019. It focuses on requirements […]
REGISTER This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the income qualification process for SHIP applicants. It is designed for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who […]
REGISTER Determining which rule takes precedence over another is important to understand when monitoring blended projects. This webinar offers guidance on monitoring projects that have multiple funding sources such as […]
REGISTER Written agreements (interlocal, sub recipient, owner, contractor, sponsor, developer, etc.) serve as the legally binding contract between two parties. The terms, conditions, affordability period, roles, responsibilities and enforcement mechanism […]
REGISTER Learn what SHIP requires when building or repairing rental housing. Ongoing monitoring of assisted rental units is the main SHIP responsibility addressed in this webinar. Learn about what is […]
REGISTER This workshop addresses the fundamentals of implementing the LHAP as required by SHIP. The training is strongly recommended for staff with LHAPs due in 2019. It focuses on requirements […]
REGISTER Several SHIP communities outsource implementation of one or more of their strategies. Learn what types of groups may serve as sponsors and sub recipients and hear firsthand from the […]
REGISTER Florida Housing Finance Corporation issues requests for applications (RFAs) to provide funding for developments with a homeless or special needs focus. Some of these RFAs have been undersubscribed. This […]
REGISTER This webinar provides guidance on new strategies and amendments and the considerations of what should be included when updating or changing the LHAP. Learn about new LHAP requirements and […]
REGISTER This workshop is an introduction to federal and state affordable housing funding sources, including the State Housing Initiative Housing Partnership (SHIP), State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL), Community Development Block […]
REGISTER Florida Housing Finance Corporation issues requests for applications (RFAs) to provide funding for developments with a homeless or special needs focus. These RFAs which are generally for nonprofit applicants […]
REGISTER This webinar is designed for nonprofits seeking to do development or expand their housing mission. It focuses on professional development for nonprofit board members, executive leadership to improve nonprofit […]
REGISTER Very low-income households create challenges when applying for assistance as homebuyers. Many have no credit, poor credit, are cash poor and lack the knowledge needed to understand the homeownership […]
REGISTER This workshop is a continuation of the webinar Building Capacity to Build: The Nonprofit as Affordable Housing Developer. Over the course of this workshop, participants will complete an organizational […]
REGISTER This is the first part of a two-part webinar for multifamily property managers. Presenters will offer guidance to ensure that marketing, tenant screening, and property management policies and procedures […]
REGISTER Have you received notice that a Florida Housing Finance Corporation Monitor will soon conduct a compliance review of your SHIP program? Don’t get nervous—get prepared. This workshop will report […]
REGISTER The Florida Housing Coalition is hosting a live webinar on local government’s role in Opportunity Zones (OZ) on February 20, 2019, from 2pm to 3pm. Sponsored by PNC, this […]
REGISTER This is the second part of a two-part webinar for multifamily property managers. It builds on the first by providing training on special topics, including conducting tenant selection on […]
REGISTER This webinar details the process and items that SHIP monitors focus their attention on during their review of a SHIP jurisdiction. This will help local governments be prepared for […]
REGISTER The Governor’s recent budget recommendations and other vocal legislative support related to affordable housing are encouraging. We hope the SHIP program is fully funded in the upcoming legislative session. […]
REGISTER The Florida Housing Coalition is hosting a webinar, Fair Housing Planning for 2019, on March 6 2019, from 2pm to 3pm. Designed for fair housing advocates and local government […]
REGISTER Predevelopment is one of the most important components of housing development. This training provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment activities and due diligence necessary prior to the development of […]
REGISTER This webinar is designed for staff from rural communities that receive the minimum SHIP allocation. The presenters will offer suggestions on how to run an efficient assistance program with […]
REGISTER This webinar will help housing administrators incorporate and document the required 20 percent of the SHIP allocation to serve persons with special needs into the LHAP. The presenter will […]
REGISTER This workshop provides participants with an introduction to the housing development process from the point of view of the developer. It is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, […]
REGISTER As the majority of SHIP funds must be spent on construction and rehabilitation activities, local governments must often partner with contractors that have the skills and expertise needed to implement housing […]
REGISTER There are many types of subsidized housing options available to low income, elderly, and disabled households. This webinar will provide an overview of these subsidized housing options. Subsidized housing […]
REGISTER The best path to permanent housing is a coordinated response system in every community. This webinar will provide an overview of the necessary components of the housing crisis response […]
REGISTER Many Continuums of Care use prioritization tools, vulnerability indexes, and lengths of time homeless to determine prioritization. Guidance from HUD advises communities to target high utilizers of varying crisis […]
REGISTER Housing trust funds (HTF) are funds set aside by local, state, and federal governments that aid in the preservation and development of affordable housing for low income households including […]
REGISTER Housing First is not housing only. After the transition from homelessness to supportive housing, households need support retaining the housing. Successful supportive housing programs create effective teams. This webinar […]
REGISTER Documenting homelessness is a critical part of housing eligibility. This webinar will provide an overview of the documentation required for different housing programs and how to go about collecting […]
REGISTER This webinar focuses on ongoing tracking responsibilities-- the tasks you need to complete now, months before the September 15 annual report deadline. Participants will get a first look at […]
REGISTER Innovative strategies deliver a new vision of long-term solutions to end homelessness. This webinar will offer an overview of how local Florida communities are implementing progressive and creative solutions […]
REGISTER As an advocate, it is important to be knowledgeable about how state legislation directly impacts affordable housing and homeless systems, both locally and state-wide. This webinar provides a summary […]
REGISTER This webinar is designed to focus on ongoing tracking responsibilities, even before the pressure of the September 15 annual report deadline is upon you. It will especially help new […]
REGISTER Join us for the webinar “Affordable Housing Innovations in HB 7103” on July 22 at 2 pm. The major piece of affordable housing legislation to come out of the […]
REGISTER The Florida Housing Coalition is hosting a webinar, Rebuild Restore: Additional Funding for Disaster Home Repair, on July 31, 2019 at 2pm. This webinar is for housing staff working on […]
REGISTER HERE- Aug 5 Florida Housing’s reporting system is now live. This August webinar will provide guidance as you create your SHIP annual report. Presenters will share answers to frequently […]
REGISTER The Florida Housing Coalition will be hosting a webinar on “Shared Equity and Community Land Trusts,” on August 2 at 2pm. The webinar will provide an introduction to shared equity programs, […]
REGISTER HERE- Aug 13 Florida Housing’s reporting system is now live. This August webinar will provide guidance as you create your SHIP annual report. Presenters will share answers to frequently […]
REGISTER The Florida Housing Coalition’s Annual Conference attracts more than 800 affordable housing advocates, lenders, developers, administrators and policy makers. The Annual Conference offers trainings from the nuts and bolts […]
REGISTER Basic IDIS Workshop This two-day interactive workshop will provide new users with an introduction to the key functions of IDIS. We will review the eCon Planning Suite module including […]
REGISTER In a state dominated by single-family units, many people struggle to find suitable living arrangements. This webinar offers information about an affordable housing approach supported by the Florida Legislature that few […]
REGISTER A majority of SHIP funds must be expended for homeownership activities, and homebuyer assistance is one of the most common strategies employed by local governments to meet the homeownership […]
REGISTER Partnerships are key to a successful homebuyer program. The presenters will offer guidance on how to create long-term partnerships with developers, lenders, title companies and Realtors. The benefits of […]
REGISTER This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them. As one […]
REGISTER The rehabilitation process requires housing administrators and their staff work with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, local officials, and funders. Understanding each of these groups and learning to work with […]
REGISTER The Florida Community Land Trust Institute presents Community Land Trust Lending, a symposium produced by the Florida Housing Coalition and sponsored by Fannie Mae. Community Land Trusts are expanding access […]
REGISTER This is the beginning of a two-part webinar series that provides an overview of the income qualification process for SHIP applicants. It is designed for those who conduct intake […]
REGISTER The final part of this two-part webinar series will focus on asset verification and calculation. It will address how assets are calculated depending on the type of asset received […]
REGISTER The Florida Housing Coalition, in partnership with Civitas LLC, is hosting a HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) training. Basic IDIS Workshop This two-day interactive workshop will provide […]
REGISTER Advanced IDIS Workshop This two-day interactive workshop builds upon the introductory workshop and is targeted for experienced IDIS users. In additional to CDBG & HOME, this workshop will review […]
REGISTER An Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) report is required triennially from each SHIP local government that receives more than the minimum allocation of $350,000. This webinar introduces housing incentives […]
REGISTER This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them. As one […]
REGISTER (“The training time is Eastern Standard Time.”) This training addresses best practices for implementing HHRP, including: HHRP staffing and administration Outreach and Applications File documentation, including ‘avoiding duplication of […]
REGISTER This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them. As one […]
REGISTER The rehabilitation process requires housing administrators and their staff to work with homeowners, contractors, building inspectors, local officials, and funders. Understanding each of these groups and learning to work […]
REGISTER This webinar provides guidance on writing new strategies and submitting amendments to a current LHAP. This includes the considerations of what should be included when updating or changing the […]
REGISTER Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) is a local land use planning tool that requires a housing developer under certain circumstances to include a percentage or specified number of affordable housing units […]
REGISTER This workshop provides an introduction to the principles behind developing and financing affordable rental housing utilizing SHIP, including the challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation. The presenters […]
REGISTER This webinar is designed to guide SHIP administrators as they explore opportunities for local governments to develop single family homes while working with developers and sponsors. Designing a strategy […]
REGISTER A key element for SHIP program compliance requires that local governments retain proper file documentation when it comes to administrative responsibilities such as advertising, managing waiting lists, as well […]
REGISTER This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them. As one […]
REGISTER This second session of a two-part webinar series focuses on properly documenting SHIP tracking of program hard and soft cost, documenting expenditures, best practices for reconciliation of program expenditures […]
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