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.
REGISTER In a state dominated by single-family units, many people struggle to find suitable living arrangements. This webinar offers information about an affordable housing approach supported by the Florida Legislature that few local jurisdictions are implementing. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a residential unit that is secondary to the primary residence of the homeowner and can […]
REGISTER A majority of SHIP funds must be expended for homeownership activities, and homebuyer assistance is one of the most common strategies employed by local governments to meet the homeownership set aside requirements. This training is for SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners interested in developing, implementing, and managing a successful purchase […]
REGISTER Partnerships are key to a successful homebuyer program. The presenters will offer guidance on how to create long-term partnerships with developers, lenders, title companies and Realtors. The benefits of working with housing counseling agencies will be discussed as part of a review of common topics included in a pre-purchase educational curriculum. Learn what factors […]
REGISTER This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them. As one of the trainings that is most requested by SHIP staff, this course introduces numerous critical tasks to determine eligibility, including income verification, determining household size, […]
REGISTER The rehabilitation process requires housing administrators and their staff 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 workshop will walk through the steps involved in the […]
REGISTER The Florida Community Land Trust Institute presents Community Land Trust Lending, a symposium produced by the Florida Housing Coalition and sponsored by Fannie Mae. Community Land Trusts are expanding access to homeownership for low income home buyers across Florida. Families who were formerly unable to purchase a home are now able to do so via […]
REGISTER This is the beginning of a two-part webinar series that provides an overview of the income qualification process for SHIP applicants. It is designed for those who conduct intake and process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them. The first session covers the process of proper advertising based on the SHIP […]
REGISTER The final part of this two-part webinar series will focus on asset verification and calculation. It will address how assets are calculated depending on the type of asset received and how to properly document the file. Presenters will review the income certification form for both homeownership and rental, the case approval process, and file […]
REGISTER The Florida Housing Coalition, in partnership with Civitas LLC, is hosting a HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) training. Basic IDIS Workshop This two-day interactive workshop will provide new users with an introduction to the key functions of IDIS. We will review the eCon Planning Suite module including the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action […]
REGISTER Advanced IDIS Workshop This two-day interactive workshop builds upon the introductory workshop and is targeted for experienced IDIS users. In additional to CDBG & HOME, this workshop will review common IDIS functions associated with ESG and HOPWA grants. Attendees will become familiar with the use of sub-grants and sub-funds. Users will review in detail […]
REGISTER An Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) report is required triennially from each SHIP local government that receives more than the minimum allocation of $350,000. This webinar introduces housing incentives based on regulatory reform. It is designed to specifically assist staff who will soon begin AHAC work. Participants will learn about the statutory requirements and […]
REGISTER This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who supervise them. As one of the trainings that is most requested by SHIP staff, this course introduces numerous critical tasks to determine eligibility, including income verification, determining household size, […]
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