Florida Housing Coalition
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…
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: 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:…
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…
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 various exemptions and how these tools may facilitate the production of affordable housing. Presenters will explore how the new exemptions can facilitate partnerships with nonprofit…
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…