REGISTER (Winter Park)

The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule and Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) tool provide an effective planning approach to help jurisdictions take meaningful steps to promote fair housing choice, overcome historic patterns of segregation, and foster inclusive communities. Participants will learn who is responsible for what under the new rules. The presenters will discuss the AFH process, offer best practices in community engagement, explain how the AFH ties into other planning requirements, and present guidance on the best ways to set goals, measure progress, and assess outcomes.

Who should attend?

• Housing program administrators, especially those with upcoming Assessment of Fair Housing deadlines
• Local government staff responsible for completing an Analysis of Impediments
• Local government staff responsible for completing a Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan or CAPER
• Public housing authority staff
• Social service providers, continuum of care agencies, legal rights organizations

Key Topics:

• Fair housing history
• Assessments of Fair Housing (AFH) process and best practices
• Mapping and data analysis
• Integrating Consolidated Plans and Assessments of Fair Housing
• Community outreach strategies

This workshop is sponsored by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Affordable Housing Catalyst Program and Facilitated by the Florida Housing Coalition.

Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion