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• Region 5 - Regional Roundtable (Bradenton)

  • When
    15 Apr 2025
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    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
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  The Florida Housing Coalition is offering this in-person regional meeting to support SHIP administrators and the SHIP network. This SHIP Regional Roundtable assembles SHIP staff to meet their SHIP counterparts in neighboring cities and counties. This is a four-hour event in the morning involving networking opportunities and presentations from local governments and Florida Housing Coalition staff. 

  Region 5 - Regional Roundtable April 15, 2025 - 8:30am-12:30pm

  Breakfast at 8:00 am

  Roundtable at 8:30 am 

  Lakewood Ranch Library

  16410 Rangeland Pkwy

  Auditorium, Meeting Rooms A and B

  Bradenton, FL 34211

  The SHIP communities in Region 5 are: Bradenton; Cape Coral; Charlotte County; Clearwater; Fort Myers; Hillsborough County; Lakeland; Largo; Lee County; Manatee County; Pinellas County; Polk County; St. Petersburg; Sarasota County ; City of Sarasota; Tampa; Winter Haven

  
  

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• Region 1- Regional Roundtable (Panama City)

  • When
    29 Apr 2025
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    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Bay County Government Center 840 W. 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3023 Panama City, FL 32401
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  The Florida Housing Coalition is offering this in-person regional meeting to support SHIP administrators and the SHIP network. This SHIP Regional Roundtable assembles SHIP staff to meet their SHIP counterparts in neighboring cities and counties. This is a four-hour event in the morning involving networking opportunities and presentations from local governments and Florida Housing Coalition staff. 

  Region 1- Regional Roundtable April 29, 2025- 8:30am-12:30pm

  Breakfast at 8:00 am

  Roundtable at 8:30 am 

  Bay County Government Center

  840 W. 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3023

  Panama City, FL 32401

  The SHIP communities in Region 1 are:  Bay County, Calhoun County, Escambia County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Okaloosa County, Panama City , Pensacola, Santa Rosa County, Walton County, Washington County

  
  

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• Region 3 - Regional Roundtable (Gainesville/Alachua)

  • When
    01 May 2025
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    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center Thomas Coward Auditorium 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
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  The Florida Housing Coalition is offering this in-person regional meeting to support SHIP administrators and the SHIP network. This SHIP Regional Roundtable assembles SHIP staff to meet their SHIP counterparts in neighboring cities and counties. This is a four-hour event in the morning involving networking opportunities and presentations from local governments and Florida Housing Coalition staff. 

  Region 3- Regional Roundtable May 1, 2025- 8:30am-12:30pm

  Breakfast at 8:00 am

  Roundtable at 8:30 am 

  John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center

  Thomas Coward Auditorium

  224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

  The SHIP communities in Region 3 are: Alachua County; Baker County; Bradford County; Clay County; Columbia County; Daytona Beach; Deltona; Dixie County; Duval County; Flagler County; Gainesville; Gilchrist County; Lafayette County; Nassau County; Palm Coast; St. Johns County; Suwannee County; Union County; Volusia County

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• Income and HOTMA Training in Polk County

  • When
    14 May 2025
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    8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Bartow Library 2150 S. Broadway Ave Bartow, FL 33830
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  Income and HOTMA Training in Polk County
   May 14, 2025 - 8:30am-2:30pm

  Breakfast at 8:00 am
  HOTMA Training at 8:30 am 

  Location: Bartow Library 2150 S. Broadway Ave Bartow, FL 33830

  Join the Florida Housing Coalition for an overview of the income qualification process and new HOTMA requirements.  This training introduces many critical eligibility activities, including income verification, determining household size, and calculation of annual income.

  This is the first all day training to fully integrate all HOTMA income rule changes and requirements into a larger income qualification presentation. This free training is specifically designed for staff processing SHIP applications and those who oversee the SHIP office. It will also benefit staff working on other programs that follow HUD Handbook 4350.3 income qualification procedures.

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• Proficiency in Income Qualification

  • When
    20 May 2025
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    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Charlotte Burrie Community Center 2669 N. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL, 33064
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  Proficiency in Income Qualification 

  Breakfast at 8:30 am

  Workshop at 9:00 am

  This is an intensive workshop on the details of income compliance designed specifically for those who process applications for SHIP assistance and the people who oversee the SHIP office. One of the trainings that is most requested by SHIP staff, this course introduces numerous critical eligibility activities, including income verification, determining household size, and calculation of annual income. The training covers applicant intake, income/asset verification, and file documentation. Hands-on exercises will challenge participants to apply qualification methods to case studies and to reflect on how lessons learned may be applied to each participant’s daily SHIP work.

  Who Should Attend?

  • ·         New and experienced SHIP staff from local government
  • ·         Local government staff responsible for compliance
  • ·         Nonprofit organizations
  • ·         Local lenders or other service providers who are involved with the income eligibility process

  Key Topics:

  • ·         Newer methods of income verification
  • ·         Certifying income
  • ·         Issuing the award letter
  • ·         Tracking and reporting program accomplishment

                                   

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

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• Florida Housing Coalition Conference 2025

  • Start
    25 Aug 2025
  • End
    27 Aug 2025
  • Location
    Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

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  FLORIDA'S STATEWIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE

  What Does Registration Include? 

  Registration for Back to the Vision: The 2025 Statewide Affordable Housing Conference includes full access to inspiring plenaries, interactive breakout sessions, focused caucuses and forums, and award ceremonies where we recognize innovation, impact, and progress. This is all in addition to continental breakfast and lunch, collaboration and networking, high-energy moments of fun, and collective moments of reflection over three intentional days designed to ensure Florida's housing future is strong, resilient, and accessible to all.

  What is Not Included in Registration? 

  Conference registration does not include hotel or travel costs. We’ve secured a special discounted rate for conference attendees at the Rosen Centre Hotel & Conference Center, our official host hotel. Please view the FAQs section to learn more. 

  What Are the Registration Rates?

  Early bird registration is now open—register early to secure the best rate! 

  Did you know that becoming a Florida Housing Coalition member would save over $200 on the conference registration and gain access to exclusive year-round benefits, including free training and resources? Well, you do now. Join today and register as a member—it’s the best deal for your budget and your mission!

  REGISTRATION	Member	Non-Member
  Early Bird Rate (Before May 30)	$580	$830
  Regular Rate (After June 1)	$655	$905
  At the Door (After July 31)	$780	$1030

  CANCELLATION, REFUND, & SCHOLARSHIP POLICY
  Cancellations must be received in writing no later than July 31, 2025, to receive a refund less a $50 administrative fee. After July 31, an alternate person from your organization may register at no extra charge with Coalition staff approval; however, no refund will be made. Unfortunately, no refunds will be given to any registrant who does not attend the Conference. Inquiries for complimentary registrations or scholarships should be directed to event organizers using the support request below.

  PHOTO, VIDEO & AUDIO RECORDING CONSENT
  In the event there is photography, video, or audio recording, the undersigned consents to the publication, reproduction, or use of the same, without further approval, by the Florida Housing Coalition.

  Who do I contact for additional support? 

  If you're unsure about your organization's membership status, need help with registration rates, or have any general questions, submitting a support request is the best course of action. This way, the event organizers can provide you with information tailored to your needs. We'll do our best to respond within 1-2 business days. 

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