This is a continuation of the May webinar (attended by 291 participants) to stress how Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) may be used for affordable housing. This training will also discuss how local governments can use HOME-ARP funds for tenant-based rental assistance, development of affordable housing, and supportive services. The training will […]

This webinar will provide detailed descriptions of both Local Government Areas of Opportunity and Local Government Contributions to provide an understanding of the differences between each, and how they are applied within FHFC’s RFA process. Presenters will also walk through how to calculate each and provide examples of how local governments can use their resources […]

Presenters will discuss the deliberations needed to produce an annual report on housing incentive strategies. They will continue with the training offered in the first segment of this series by offering Florida-based examples for the seven remaining incentive strategies listed in the SHIP statute. REGISTRATION

This is a two-part webinar series that introduces the rehabilitation process. This 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 them helps to avoid some of the problems that are commonly encountered in rehabilitation programs. This […]

This training offers an introduction to the abundance of funding sources for affordable housing programs. It will provide an overview of the most widely available affordable housing funding sources. Local, state, and federal programs will be discussed such as Emergency Solutions Grant, Continuum of Care Program, State Housing Initiatives Program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Community […]

This is the final session of a two-part webinar series that introduces the rehabilitation process. The presenters will address weaknesses in rehabilitation programs and best practices to improve your program. The webinar will focus on contractor selection and removal, scope of work, the bidding process, contract terms and award, inspections, and payments, guarantees and warranties, […]

This webinar will speak to the effective use of HOME-ARP funds to support long-term solutions for decreasing homelessness and for providing housing stability to qualifying populations.  This special allocation, resulting from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), provides communities with a one-time opportunity to champion innovative affordable housing efforts.  Learn how to use your HOME-ARP […]

This training is designed for county and municipal attorneys and affordable housing program staff. It will offer housing-related updates and introduce basic principles of Florida affordable housing law and answer frequently asked questions regarding the state’s affordable housing programs. Florida has a variety of state-specific statutes that govern affordable housing policy. Presenters will address Florida […]

This webinar offers training on using HOME funding for homeownership projects. It will feature home purchase projects from several Florida communities. In addition, it will introduce HOP, a down payment assistance program funded in part by federal HOME dollars. The Homeownership Opportunity Pool is a unique and valuable resource offered by Florida Housing Finance Corporation. […]

This training will provide examples of homeownership development and purchase assistance strategies from across Florida. It is part of the Models for Affordable Housing webinar series that focuses on Florida communities implementing affordable housing best practices. The presenters will discuss how SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners can work together in developing, […]

This training will focus on rental housing that includes for households in the 80 to 120% AMI range. It is part of the Models for Affordable Housing webinar series that focuses on Florida communities implementing affordable housing best practices related to a variety of approaches. Presenters will provide Florida examples of mixed-income rental housing, discuss […]

Opposition to rental developments, even with the extreme need for rental housing is getting worse. Even senior housing faces NIMBY opposition. This makes it harder to use SHIP and SAIL funding. Jaimie Ross, nationally recognized expert in avoiding and overcoming NIMBYism is presenting and will include affordable rental practitioners. This webinar will be for developers, […]