Successful Purchase Assistance Program Management

Successful Purchase Assistance Program Management

Breakfast at 8:30 am
Workshop at 9:00 am

SHIP funds must be expended for homeownership activities, and homebuyer assistance is one of the most common strategies employed by local governments to meet the homeownership set aside requirement. This workshop is for SHIP local government housing staff and their community partners interested in developing, implementing, and managing a successful purchase assistance strategy. It will detail the application process and pre-purchase requirements, including homebuyer education requirements and inspections. Local governments can also explore opportunities for the development of single-family homes while working with developers and sponsors.

Who Should Attend?

•  Local planning and community development staff and elected officials
•  Housing administrators
•  Nonprofit affordable housing developers (including those in need of capacity building)

Key Topics:

• The application and approval process
• Pre-purchase requirements, including homebuyer education and property inspections
• Strategies for partnering with developers and sponsors on single-family home development

This training is sponsored by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Affordable Housing Catalyst Program and Facilitated by the Florida Housing Coalition.