TRAINING CALENDAR

If you would like to search by Workshops or Webinars, please use the search tool below. Click here for the 2023-2024 Catalyst Training Calendar.

At the Florida Housing Coalition, we are committed to accessibility. We are currently revising and adapting all our trainings for full accessibility. While we build out this important component, if you need an accommodation to attend a training or for a specific publication, white paper, or fact sheet, please reach out to info@flhousing.org with the name of the training or resource and what accommodation we can provide.

For questions, please contact the Florida Housing Coalition at 850-878-4219 or info@flhousing.org.

WEBINAR: Affordable Housing Funding Sources Part 1

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 subsidize the development of affordable rental housing. Also learn about homelessness resources including ESG, CoC, HUD VASH, HOPWA, and TANF.

Income Qualification Rule Changes in 2024

HUD is changing some of its income calculation rules as of January 1, 2024. Join us for an overview of how this impacts your work.  Most Florida communities with SHIP, HOME, CDBG and other funds use the income rules in the HUD Handbook 4350.3 Chapters 3 and 5.  The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) […]

WEBINAR: How to Build a Sustainable SHIP Program

Several approaches are addressed, including leveraging small SHIP allocations with other funding sources for larger impact.  Presenters will also discuss balancing long-term affordability and feasibility of projects with the need to generate program income.  The training will feature examples like deferred payment loans, structuring SHIP assistance in rental developments like SAIL, and leasing land as […]

WEBINAR: Affordable Housing Funding Sources Part 2

This 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 impact fee modifications.  This session will also address state funding for homeownership as well as federal resources such as CDBG and HOME, and local housing trust […]

Integrating Energy Efficiency into Rehab: Part 1 – Energy Audits & Duke’s Partnership Program

The Florida Housing Coalition announces, “Integrating Energy Efficiency into Rehab”, a five-part webinar series sponsored by Duke Energy. Most cities and counties offer home rehabilitation assistance.  The trainers will provide tangible examples of how to increase affordability with energy efficiency features.  This first webinar will focus on assessing homes with an energy audit.  Also learn […]

WEBINAR- Sadowski Affiliates- 2024 Legislative Session

The Florida Housing Coalition will host weekly Sadowski Affiliates webinars every other Friday at 11:30am during the 2024 Legislative Session. Webinars are scheduled for Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23 and March 8. REGISTER HERE FOR ALL WEBINARS The webinars will provide updates on the legislative session, bills related to Sadowski Funding, and […]

WEBINAR: Financing and Monitoring Rental Housing with SHIP

This workshop addresses the principles behind developing and financing affordable rental housing. The challenges and opportunities of both new construction and rehabilitation will be covered, as will small, scattered site deals and large-scale developments.  Participants will gain perspective on monitoring long term affordability, and other monitoring and compliance responsibilities.

Hurricane Idalia Housing Recovery

This webinar will offer support to the Hurricane Idalia-impacted cities and counties receiving HHRP assistance. The presenters will help participants consider the types of housing assistance to offer.  Learn the first steps of preparation, including considering maximum award amounts.  Also learn about effective methods of outreach.  The presenters will explain how you can benefit from […]

Demonstration of DPA One from Freddie Mac

In partnership with Freddie Mac, this Florida Housing Coalition webinar introduces Florida's housing professionals to Freddie Mac's new tool, DPA One, a free, online resource designed to help housing professionals identify, understand, and match down payment assistance (DPA) programs for borrowers who need financial assistance to purchase a home. Learn the benefits of registering your […]

WEBINAR: Monitoring Rental Housing

Presenters will address SHIP rental housing monitoring requirements along with monitoring requirements for housing with blended financing from Housing Credits, HOME, SAIL, and more. Also, learn how the Keep Safe Florida property flood risk assessment tool can help with SHIP funded rental housing.  Presenters will offer guidance for assessing older properties informed by inspections following […]

WEBINAR- Sadowski Affiliates- 2024 Legislative Session

The Florida Housing Coalition will host weekly Sadowski Affiliates webinars every other Friday at 11:30am during the 2024 Legislative Session. Webinars are scheduled for Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23 and March 8. REGISTER HERE FOR ALL WEBINARS The webinars will provide updates on the legislative session, bills related to Sadowski Funding, and […]

WORKSHOP: The Rehabilitation/Emergency Repair Process

LOCATION: Holden Heights Community Center 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805 This workshop will walk through the steps involved in the rehabilitation program process, deciding on the best approach and strategy design for your community, contractor selection and removal, scope of work, bidding process, contract terms and award, inspections, and payments, and guarantees and warranties. […]

WEBINAR: Improving Housing Recovery with New Data Tools and Strategies

Using FEMA IHP data is critical to implementing strategic, local post-disaster housing recovery and effective resource allocation. Getting access and analyzing data can be challenging. To assist local governments and organizations, the Florida Housing Coalition and Texas Appleseed partnered to develop the first statewide publicly accessible interactive Disaster Housing Dashboard. FHC has also created new […]

Register now! Live Local virtual regional workshops for local government staff – Region 1 (Panhandle)

Florida's Live Local Act in 2023 provided a variety of tools aimed at encouraging and facilitating much-needed affordable housing development statewide. These 90-minute regional workshops, sponsored by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation through the state's Affordable Housing Catalyst Program, are geared toward local government staff to share best practices, experiences, and lessons learned to date […]

WEBINAR- Sadowski Affiliates- 2024 Legislative Session

The Florida Housing Coalition will host weekly Sadowski Affiliates webinars every other Friday at 11:30am during the 2024 Legislative Session. Webinars are scheduled for Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23 and March 8. REGISTER HERE FOR ALL WEBINARS The webinars will provide updates on the legislative session, bills related to Sadowski Funding, and […]