Join us on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM for a FREE Lunch-and-Learn webinar as we present the Nonprofit Capacity Building Symposium, which was cancelled at […]

Installing HVACs, new windows and lower-cost energy efficiency improvements such as insulation make a major difference in reducing homeowner energy burden. Join us for the third “Integrating Energy Efficiency into […]

This webinar is designed to prepare SHIP staff to complete their annual report by September 15th. Presenters will provide guidance on how to complete each tab of the report along […]

This webinar is focused on planning for post disaster emergency housing since hurricane season is not the time to start plans. Pre-covery is the concept of preparing for disaster by […]

This webinar is designed to offer a primer for new members to orient them to AHAC responsibilities. This webinar will go through the eleven required incentives each AHAC is required […]

This is the first of a two-part training focused on resources available for SHIP administration in determining income. It covers the process of advertising based on the SHIP statute and […]

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

The Housing Crisis Response System is comprised of providers, stakeholders, and resources available to help people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This webinar examines the components of an effective […]

'Selecting a site is challenging and a high-flood risk location can pose added costs to developers, property owners and residents. The Florida Housing Coalition’s new Resilient Guided Growth approach will […]

This webinar is designed to familiarize SHIP staff with the periodic monitoring process. Have you received notice that a Florida Housing Finance Corporation Monitor will soon conduct a compliance review […]

Among many updates, the Live Local Act changed policy on how local governments handle publicly owned land to support affordable housing production. This webinar will cover new requirements on the […]

'This webinar will review best practices for structuring strategies that are effective in hot and cold markets and will offer guidance on building flexibility into program policies to quickly respond […]

This training will introduce staff to using SHIP for rental housing, which comes with several rules and requirements. Learn about the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s guidance on SHIP rental assistance, […]

Unsheltered homelessness has been on the rise across the nation and in Florida. This session will discuss best practices, policies, and ordinance considerations that reduce unsheltered homelessness. The presenters will […]

This webinar is designed to support local governments in enhancing their purchase assistance programs through partnerships with HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies. This session will feature seasoned housing counselors who […]

The Live Local Act includes a much-discussed local land use mandate for affordable housing in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use districts. This training will provide guidance on the land use mandate […]

Location: Tampa Law Center 1700 North Tampa Street Tampa, FL 33602 This workshop will provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program, as well as assist SHIP administrators […]

The Live Local Act contained a variety of tools aimed at developing affordable housing in Florida - several of which target housing for incomes up to 120% of the Area […]

Building multi-family housing that keeps residents cool and healthy without sacrificing affordability is crucial. This webinar will feature ideas and recommendations from leading green building certification programs, universities, developers, contractors […]

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 […]

Many SHIP communities must submit new Local Housing Assistance Plans (LHAPs) in 2025. This webinar will assist local government staff in preparing.  Learn how to write a LHAP that is […]

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 local planning documents intersect […]

This training will address a variety of zoning regulations to increase the supply of affordable housing in Florida and ensure well-designed places to live. Presenters will discuss specific aspects of […]

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 2025. […]

This training continues to address this critical resource, the subject of the “Using Public Land for Affordable Housing” webinar. It outlines the methods by which local government and special districts […]

This webinar will assist new SHIP staff in understanding the program rules that govern the administration of assistance strategies, as well as the timeline and targets tied to program administration, […]

LOCATION: Holden Heights Community Center 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805 This workshop provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment activities and due diligence necessary prior to the development of […]

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

Before investing in SHIP to build or repair rental housing, SHIP staff must learn the rules and requirements. This webinar addresses one of the biggest commitments, the requirement to monitor […]

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 […]

The ‘P’ in SHIP stands for Partnership.  The program is designed for partnerships and SHIP staff are often eager to learn about additional funding for home repair.  Join us for […]

In the journey toward equitable and inclusive housing ecosystems, collaboration is not just valuable—it is essential. This session, Creating Community Through Collaboration, focuses on the power of cross-sector partnerships and […]

Current housing policy is shining a spotlight on Missing Middle Housing—a vital yet often overlooked solution for expanding affordability and choice. These housing types—duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes, and homes with […]

This training will address the possibilities unfolding with manufactured housing and how it may be compatible with affordable housing funding programs and policies. Learn about SHIP requirements for working on […]

Disasters strike fast—effective recovery requires equally swift, data-driven decisions. Join the Florida Housing Coalition for an exclusive introduction to our new Statewide Disaster Housing Dashboards, an innovative online tool designed […]

This webinar 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 […]

Effectively moving survivors into post-disaster housing is a critical step toward long-term recovery. However, many jurisdictions do not have disaster housing plans that can cope with the scale of disasters. […]

With rising construction costs and skyrocketing property insurance costs, developing affordable for sale homes is difficult. Before the land is conveyed, the feasibility of a development must be underwritten. The […]

Not In My Backyard Syndrome (NIMBYism), in the context of affordable housing, connotes objections to new housing development made for reasons such as fear and prejudice. Even with the extreme […]

LOCATION: Holden Heights Community Center 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805 This workshop is designed to introduce the underwriting process that takes place after a funding award has been approved.  […]

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 […]

Scoring Live Local - An Early Look at the Suitability of Sites Using the LLA's Land Use Mandate Description: The Live Local Act introduced a land use mandate permitting affordable […]

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

With $250 million in LLA SAIL money, this webinar will review the different RFAs which will disburse the money. The presenters will discuss projects being funded. They will delve into […]

Properly structured land use policies, development regulations, and additional programs are key to support development of “missing middle” housing, small-scale development projects typically with fifty units or fewer serving households […]

In this webinar, presenters will share best practices in strategic planning for nonprofits, with a focus on how housing development fits into their missions and visions. The presenters will address […]

This webinar will offer guidance on how to outsource implementation of one or more SHIP strategies to nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Learn what types of groups may serve as sponsors […]

This training will delve into how the SAIL-like programs created and funded by the Live Local Act are administered by FHFC. Presenters will cover programmatic timelines, the RFA process, and […]

This webinar focuses on the upfront work needed to ensure that SHIP funds are expended in a manner that fully complies with SHIP rules.  SHIP staff must track many things—this […]