Educational Resources
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WEBINAR: The Live Local Act’s Property Tax Exemptions for Affordable Housing
This training will provide guidance on new tax exemptions included in the Live Local Act for affordable rental housing development. The presenters will review what is required to receive the…
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…