View training events from the Florida Housing Coalition below. You can also view previous events, which will contain the event recording, presentation, and handouts (if available) in the event description.
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 to consider as part of the SHIP program and provide best practices on conducting the work of the AHAC. Learn about the timeline and activities […]
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 rule as well as your LHAP, establishing a waiting list, the application intake process, setting priorities based on your LHAP, and determining household members to […]
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 Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) has updated these income qualification rules. PowerPoint Link: https://flhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Proficiency-in-Income-2024-Part-2.pdf Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1018507397
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 housing crisis response system and gives an overview of each, including prevention, outreach and coordinated entry, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing. Powerpoint […]
'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 help affordable housing developers understand and quickly identify current and future flood risks and environmental hazards that can impact development, long-term safety, and affordability. The […]
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 of your SHIP program? Do not get nervous—get prepared. This will provide the results from an analysis of recent monitoring reports to help you prepare […]
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 handling of land owned by public entities and provide guidance on best practices that can be implemented by local governments for compliance. Presenters will discuss […]
'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 to shifting market conditions. Learn to use valuable subsidies toward activities that can maximize access to affordable units in changing markets. Examine strategy design to […]
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, which exempts rent/utility deposit assistance from compliance with the SHIP rent limits. Other SHIP-related rental assistance and development will also be addressed. Eviction prevention 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 present recent national and Florida-specific trends reflected from the Point In Time Count data covering 2007 through 2023. They will address enforcement considerations so that […]
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 will share the latest developments and innovations in the housing counseling sector. Learn how housing counselors can make your program a success. Attendees will gain […]
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 of the Live Local Act as well as the amendments passed in the 2024 Legislative Session through Senate Bill 328 and how the mandate impacts […]
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