Educational Resources
Challenges and Policy Responses to the Affordable Single-Family Housing Supply Problem
Urban Institute 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington , DC , 20024 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington DC, United StatesToday’s housing supply problem is one of the biggest threats looming over the future of homeownership. A lack of new construction, in combination with rising interest rates, racial disparities in homeownership rates, and climate change, have all compounded to create an evolving housing crisis. How can first-time homebuyers gain and sustain access to the existing…
WEBINAR: Permanent Supportive Housing Development
Permanent Supportive Housing is an essential component of the affordable housing stock. This type of development prioritizes persons most vulnerable in our communities, with the lowest incomes and highest service needs. This webinar will discuss the concept of affordable housing, how to analyze unmet housing needs to prevent occupancy challenges, developing partnerships with community-based service…
FREE Lunch-And-Learn Webinar: “Seniors and Housing Security,” November 20, 12pm to 1:15 pm
Join us for aFREE Lunch-And-Learn Webinar“Seniors and Housing Security” November 20, 12pm to 1:15 pm This session was originally scheduledas part of our 2023 Annual Conference,but was cancelled due to Hurricane Idalia. Session Description: Florida's elder population, including the frail elderly, are increasingly housing insecure as seniors with limited incomes are increasingly priced out of the…
WEBINAR: LHAP Design Part 1
This webinar will assist local government staff in the preparation and implementation of the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) as required by SHIP. It focuses on using and improving on the LHAP in the three years between when the plan is formally updated. Learn how to write a LHAP that is clear, concise and complies…
WEBINAR: LHAP Design Part 2
This webinar will provide examples of the nuts and bolts of the plan update. This is an important training, considering that many SHIP communities must submit new LHAPs in 2023. Key topics to be addressed include properly defining terms of assistance and designing housing strategies that work in a changing market. Presenters will discuss not-so-common…
WEBINAR: Funding in the Live Local Act
The training is focused on Live Local Act funding provisions for affordable housing. The training will be presented after processes/procedures are established for new provisions, which are the highest in the state’s history. Presenters will include FHFC and DEO staff discussing the extra $150 million a year for a SAIL-like program and DEO’s Job Growth…
WEBINAR: Community Partnerships for Housing (New Developers Training Track)
In this webinar, participants will gain insights into best practices for building effective partnerships with community organizations, small and corporate businesses, and other stakeholders. By leveraging these partnerships, participants will discover ways to supplement affordable housing development with community driven partnerships that contribute to neighborhood revitalization. This training will showcase practitioners who will provide successful…
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. DETAILS Date: December 13 Time:…
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…
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. DETAILS Date: January 16, 2024 Time:…