Educational Resources
WEBINAR: Expedited Permitting and Innovative Solutions for Housing
The SHIP statute requires SHIP jurisdictions to expedite the permitting of affordable housing developments to a greater degree than other projects. Additionally, the Live Local Act newly requires all local governments to post their policies and procedures online for the expedited processing of building permits and development orders required by law to be expedited. The…
WEBINAR: Serving People with the Lowest Incomes through the Live Local Act
This training will explore how the tools in the Live Local Act can serve very-low and extremely-low-income households. Presenters will discuss the new Live Local property tax exemptions and how they can help community-based nonprofits build affordable rental homes for targeted populations. Attendees will also learn how the Live Local Act's funding for SHIP and…
Rental Assistance Demonstration 101
NEW WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT "Rental Assistance Demonstration 101" featuring LaShunda Gonzalez, Claudia Brodie, Sandra Seals, Elissa Plancher, and Ashon Nesbitt November 3, 2023, 12:00 PM Join us for the first part of an engaging two-part webinar series that delves into the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program! RAD is a pivotal tool in the efforts to preserve…
WEBINAR: Land Use Tool for Affordable Housing in Commercial, Industrial, and Mixed-Use Districts
This webinar explores the Live Local Act's land use preemption for affordable housing in commercial, industrial, & mixed-use zones. The webinar features updates on implementing the preemption for jurisdictions and provides guidance to the frequently asked question: how are local governments to monitor affordability for at least 30 years for LLA preemption projects? Presenters discuss…
SHIP Program Administration
Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center 190 E. 13th Street Riviera Beach West Palm Beach, FL, United StatesWhen: 11/08/2023 8:30am to 5pm Location: Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center 190 E. 13th Street Riviera Beach, FL 33404 To Register: https://fhc.wildapricot.org/event-5355952 SHIP Program Administration This workshop will provide guidance on the fundamental rules of the SHIP program, as well as assist SHIP administrators with five years or less of SHIP experience with the…
WEBINAR: The Development Process ( New Developers Training Track)
This is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and their community partners. The presenters will address land use, impact fees, permitting, platting and more. Key topics include financing, site selection, and how housing is made affordable. Presenters will also cover funding applications and awards, credit underwriting, the initial closing process, the construction period, and…
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…