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 […]

Location: Charlotte Burrie Community Center 2669 N Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 This is an intensive income compliance workshop designed for those who process SHIP applications and those who […]

Property tax policy can have a major impact on housing affordability. Whether you are looking at project feasibility for an affordable multifamily rental project, the monthly mortgage payment for a […]

This training will help those interested in building nonprofit organizational capacity and resiliency, such as nonprofit CEOs or executive directors, senior staff, board members, funders, and local government staff working […]

The prevalence of heirs' property as a housing equity issue has been a key issue on policymakers' radar in recent years. Heirs' property, a term used to describe property that […]

Learn about resiliency in affordable multifamily residential design, which incorporates advanced stormwater infrastructure and building mitigation strategies to proactively reduce the impacts from increased heat and extreme rain to better […]

Florida has a variety of state-specific statutes that govern affordable housing policy. Last year's Navigating Affordable Housing Law webinar focused on housing laws related to affordable housing development. This training […]

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, […]

Proficiency in Income Qualification: Part 2 Session Description This webinar will focus on calculating assets and asset income.  Presenters will explain how HOTMA has defined categories of assets and changed […]

This webinar is about preparing individuals experiencing homelessness for a coming weather event. The presenters will address the approaches taken by Continuum of Care agencies across Florida, along with how […]

Property tax policy can have a major impact on housing affordability. Whether you are looking at project feasibility for an affordable multifamily rental project, the monthly mortgage payment for a […]

"Yes, in God's Backyard", A New Tool for Affordable Housing Session Description The 2025 Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1730, which allows local governments to approve affordable housing on certain […]

Impact Briefing Session Description We’re excited to invite you to the Impact Briefing: Member Benefits & Beyond, a virtual session highlighting how FHC and our members are driving real, measurable housing impact […]

With additional multifamily rental development resources available through LLA SAIL, this session will guide participants through the current Requests for Applications (RFAs) and funding opportunities. Presenters will highlight key project […]

Proficiency in Income Qualification: Part 1 Session Description Presenters will cover the process of advertising based on the SHIP statute and rule as well as your LHAP, establishing a waiting […]

Proficiency in Income Qualification: Part 2 Session Description This webinar will focus on calculating assets and asset income.  Presenters will explain how HOTMA has defined categories of assets and changed […]

SHIP Rent Limits Policy Session Description This training will introduce staff to using SHIP for rental housing, which comes with several rules and requirements. Learn about the Florida Housing Finance […]

Monitoring SHIP-Funded Rental Housing Session Description Before investing in SHIP to build or repair rental housing, SHIP staff must learn the rules and requirements. This webinar addresses one of the […]

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 […]

Collaborative Leadership to Increase Community Housing Opportunities Session Description This session focuses on how to facilitate shared leadership in the space of housing and supportive services. Learn how to effectively […]

AHAC Incentive Strategies Session Description Each community that receives more than the minimum SHIP allocation must convene an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and produce an annual report providing recommendations […]

Calling all Affordable Housing Professionals to join the coalition's virtual impact briefing on our work to bring affordable housing to Florida.

Understanding Green and Resilient Construction Session Description Creating long-term affordability means building homes that are resilient to severe weather -- heat, wind and water. This webinar will educate construction managers, […]

LOCATION: Osceola County Housing and Community Services Human Services Training Room 1 1392 E. Vine Street  Kissimmee, FL 34744 This is an intensive income compliance workshop designed for those who […]

Designing Effective Land Use Incentives (Second Part of AHAC Series) Session Description This webinar will build on a more general overview from the first webinar to provide detailed technical information […]

Tune Up Your Homebuyer Program Session Description Tune Up Your Homebuyer Program is an engaging and practical webinar designed to help SHIP grantees strengthen and refine their purchase assistance program. […]

Comprehensive Pre-Development Process Session Description Inland flood and wind risks are creating new issues for housing. Selecting a site is challenging and a high-risk location can add costs to developers, […]

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 LHAP […]

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

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. Topics will include structure […]

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 will support rural communities as they plan for possible additional housing funding.  Presenters will discuss budget and LHAP considerations, improving outreach, re-evaluating and expediting current strategies, and options […]

One of the main pillars of the 2023 Live Local Act was its land use mandate for affordable housing in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use areas. This training will explore all […]

Land is one of the most powerful—and limited—tools available for creating housing. This engaging webinar will explore how public entities can unlock the potential of this finite resource they own […]

This webinar will explore strategies to align your SHIP program with current housing market conditions and homebuyer needs. Participants will learn best practices for building flexibilities into their program design […]

Presenters will cover the process of advertising based on the SHIP statute and rule as well as your LHAP, establishing a waiting list, the application intake process, setting priorities based […]

This webinar will focus on calculating assets and asset income.  Presenters will explain how HOTMA has defined categories of assets and changed the rules for calculating asset income.  Participants will […]

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 […]

Over the last few years, the homeownership affordability gap has turned into an canyon with no bridge. As a result, supporting the creation of a stock of permanently affordable homes […]

While rental assistance vouchers are intended to help low-income families afford housing, they are often rendered ineffective due to a lack of available, affordable units in the housing market. This […]

This webinar will equip housing and community services staff, neighborhood community partners, and emergency managers with new strategies and tools to proactively plan for post-disaster power outages and reduce extreme […]

This webinar will delve into essential data sources that can help identify and understand housing issues within communities. Participants will learn how to apply data-driven approaches to develop effective housing […]

This session will focus on the ever-changing priorities and budgets of federal, state, and local funders that impact affordable housing and supportive services. We will share strategies to diversify verbiage […]

LOCATION: Growth Services Main Training Room  2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470 This workshop will provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program, as well as […]

LOCATION: Holden Heights Community Center 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805 This advanced workshop is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and community partners engaged in affordable housing development. […]