Events

Join us on July 14 at 1:30 p.m. for a special webinar on hurricane disaster impacts and risks to older adults in our communities. FHC Technical Advisor Dayna Lazarus will […]

This webinar will focus on calculating asset and asset income, completing the resident income certification form, complying with the 120-day clock, the award letter, and monitoring and compliance. The training […]

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 with […]

This webinar will offer continued support to the cities and counties receiving HHRP assistance. The presenters will provide guidance on expediting HHRP expenditure, committing second HHRP Allocation dollars, and learning […]

This webinar includes proven examples from architects and engineers on sustainable and resilient solutions. Learn about resiliency in affordable multifamily residential design, which incorporates advanced stormwater infrastructure and building mitigation […]

This training will address subsidy layering on multi-family and single-family development. Local governments and developers alike are analyzing what public funding is needed to create affordability for the tenant. Understanding […]

This training will address using SHIP to help special needs households and households experiencing homelessness. Community presenters will discuss SHIP strategies utilized for these populations.

Presenters will provide guidance for finding contractors for blue sky repairs as well as after a disaster. Learn how to overcome difficulties getting an insurance estimate when starting a job. […]

Surplus land is a key resource for local governments in the production of workforce and affordable housing affordability. The Live Local Act provides new requirements and guidance on best practices […]

Join us on October 16 at 11:00 AM for a FREE Lunch-And-Learn Webinar "Low Barrier Housing." This session was originally scheduled as part of our 2023 Annual Conference, but was […]

This webinar provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment activities and due diligence necessary prior to the development of affordable housing units. The Coalition is the contracted Technical Assistance Provider […]

This webinar will open your eyes to existing local plans that include comprehensive housing needs assessments and market analyses.  Reduce duplication of efforts by exploring how select local planning documents […]

The SHIP statute requires SHIP jurisdictions to expedite the permitting of affordable housing developments to a greater degree than other projects. Additionally, the Live Local Act newly requires all local […]

This training will explore how the tools in the Live Local Act can serve very-low and extremely-low-income households. Presenters will discuss the new Live Local property tax exemptions and how […]

This webinar explores the Live Local Act's land use preemption for affordable housing in commercial, industrial, & mixed-use zones. The webinar features updates on implementing the preemption for jurisdictions and […]

LOCATION: Riviera Beach Mariana Village Event Center 190 E. 13th Street Rivera Beach, FL 33404 This workshop will provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program, and will […]

This is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and their community partners. The presenters will address land use, impact fees, permitting, platting and more. Key topics include financing, site […]

Permanent Supportive Housing is an essential component of the affordable housing stock.  This type of development prioritizes persons most vulnerable in our communities, with the lowest incomes and highest service […]

Join us on November 20th as we present Seniors Housing And Security! This webinar, rescheduled from the 2023 Affordable Housing Conference will explore Florida's elder population, including the frail elderly, […]

This webinar will assist local government staff in the preparation and implementation of the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) as required by SHIP. It focuses on using and improving on […]

This webinar will provide examples of the nuts and bolts of the plan update.  This is an important training, considering that many SHIP communities must submit new LHAPs in 2023.  […]

The training is focused on Live Local Act funding provisions for affordable housing.  The training will be presented after processes/procedures are established for new provisions, which are the highest in […]

In this webinar, participants will gain insights into best practices for building effective partnerships with community organizations, small and corporate businesses, and other stakeholders. By leveraging these partnerships, participants will […]

This session provides an overview of rental housing funding along with resources to support people experiencing homelessness. The presenters will discuss how to combine and leverage major funding sources to […]

HUD is changing some of its income calculation rules as of January 1, 2024. Join us for an overview of how this impacts your work.  Most Florida communities with SHIP, […]

Several approaches are addressed, including leveraging small SHIP allocations with other funding sources for larger impact.  Presenters will also discuss balancing long-term affordability and feasibility of projects with the need […]

This will focus on funding sources for homeownership and tools and strategies to incentivize the creation of affordable housing.  These tools include inclusionary zoning, linkage fees, surplus lands, and impact […]

The Florida Housing Coalition announces, “Integrating Energy Efficiency into Rehab”, a five-part webinar series sponsored by Duke Energy. Most cities and counties offer home rehabilitation assistance.  The trainers will provide […]

This workshop addresses the principles behind developing and financing affordable rental housing. The challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation will be covered, as will small, scattered site […]

This webinar will offer support to the Hurricane Idalia-impacted cities and counties receiving HHRP assistance. The presenters will help participants consider the types of housing assistance to offer.  Learn the […]

In partnership with Freddie Mac, this Florida Housing Coalition webinar introduces Florida's housing professionals to Freddie Mac's new tool, DPA One, a free, online resource designed to help housing professionals […]

Presenters will address SHIP rental housing monitoring requirements along with monitoring requirements for housing with blended financing from Housing Credits, HOME, SAIL, and more. Also, learn how the Keep Safe […]

LOCATION: Holden Heights Community Center 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805 This workshop will walk through the steps involved in the rehabilitation program process, deciding on the best approach and […]

Using FEMA IHP data is critical to implementing strategic, local post-disaster housing recovery and effective resource allocation. Getting access and analyzing data can be challenging. To assist local governments and […]

Florida's Live Local Act in 2023 provided a variety of tools aimed at encouraging and facilitating much-needed affordable housing development statewide. These 90-minute regional workshops, sponsored by the Florida Housing […]

Florida's Live Local Act in 2023 provided a variety of tools aimed at encouraging and facilitating much-needed affordable housing development statewide. These 90-minute regional workshops, sponsored by the Florida Housing […]

Florida has a variety of state-specific statutes that govern affordable housing policy. This training introduces basic principles of Florida affordable housing law and answers frequently asked questions regarding the state’s […]

Florida's Live Local Act in 2023 provided a variety of tools aimed at encouraging and facilitating much-needed affordable housing development statewide. These 90-minute regional workshops, sponsored by the Florida Housing […]

Florida's Live Local Act in 2023 provided a variety of tools aimed at encouraging and facilitating much-needed affordable housing development statewide. These 90-minute regional workshops, sponsored by the Florida Housing […]

This is the first training in a two-part series designed to provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program, as well as assist SHIP administrators with five years […]

This second half of a webinar series is designed to provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program.  Presenters will review a year-long timeline of SHIP tasks and […]

LOCATION: Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E. Palm Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 This workshop is designed to introduce the underwriting process that takes place after a funding award has been approved. […]

Florida's Live Local Act in 2023 provided a variety of tools aimed at encouraging and facilitating much-needed affordable housing development statewide. These 90-minute regional workshops, sponsored by the Florida Housing […]

This webinar will provide an opportunity to learn about how appraisals impact homeownership opportunities and the development of affordable housing.  Attendees will learn about the affect appraisal gaps have on […]

Florida's Live Local Act in 2023 provided a variety of tools aimed at encouraging and facilitating much-needed affordable housing development statewide. These 90-minute regional workshops, sponsored by the Florida Housing […]

This two-part webinar series will focus on Florida’s State Apartment Incentive Loan program, an essential source of financing that is flexible and tailored to fill funding gaps in affordable multifamily […]

Live Local Act in 2023 provided a variety of tools aimed at encouraging and facilitating much-needed affordable housing development statewide. These 90-minute regional workshops, sponsored by the Florida Housing Finance […]

This training introduces best practices for helping home buyers.  Most SHIP funds must be expended for homeownership activities, and homebuyer assistance is one of the most common strategies employed by […]

This webinar assists new SHIP staff in understanding the program rules that govern the administration of assistance strategies, the timeline and targets tied to program administration, the LHAP, annual report […]

Participants will review a SHIP Administrator Disaster Preparedness Checklist.  The presenters will address year-round housing mitigation techniques to strengthen homes in preparation for future disasters, including guidance from Enterprise Community […]

Presenters will demonstrate how SAIL can be leveraged with the 4% or 9% low-income housing tax credits, multifamily bonds and other funding sources for developing or rehabilitating affordable rental housing. […]

This webinar offers guidance on converting hotels and commercial properties to permanent affordable housing, especially supportive rental housing.  The presenters discuss cost analyses for various development models, construction standards, how […]

The Florida Housing Coalition announces the second part of “Integrating Energy Efficiency into Rehab”, a five-part webinar series sponsored by Duke Energy. The trainers will discuss funding sources to pay […]

This webinar will focus on the use of a checklist to assist in file compliance, along with documents required in the file by regulatory and statutory requirements.  There will be […]

Learn what types of groups may serve as sponsors and sub-recipients and hear firsthand from the staff of groups that provide SHIP services.  The presenters will highlight key examples of […]

LOCATION: Pompano Beach Cultural Arts Center 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who […]

This webinar covers three critical areas of capacity building for nonprofit organizations.  It provides an overview of best practices on nonprofit strategic planning, nonprofit financial responsibilities, and whether you should […]

Preserving affordable housing stock is a top priority in Florida.  Each year, the state loses essential units prioritized for vulnerable Floridians.  This webinar discusses preservation of affordable housing, resilience strategies […]

This training will discuss the continuum of options for providing SHIP assistance, from offering grants to establishing direct loans that must be repaid in monthly installments.  Learn what is involved […]

This training will provide guidance on new tax exemptions included in the Live Local Act for affordable rental housing development. The presenters will review what is required to receive the […]

This training has been requested by a significant number of FHC members on evaluations. This webinar will provide attendees with a clear understanding of missing middle, small scale development. This […]

The Florida Housing Coalition announces a training for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ (APD) service providers, staff at Centers for Independent Living, and other statewide disability organizations tasked with […]

When prices go up, communities respond by increasing their LHAP maximum purchase prices and purchase assistance.  The presenters will offer guidance addressing this, but they will also encourage participants to […]

In this webinar, presenters will discuss the benefits of designated target areas such as Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA) and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSA) to maximize funding and implement impactful […]