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  • Housing Expo - 2018

    • 26 Aug 2018
    • 28 Aug 2018
    • Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

    HOUSING EXPO

         

    The Florida Housing Coalition’s 31st Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference is the only place where you can meet more than 700 affordable housing professionals from throughout Florida. The conference will take place August 27-29, 2018, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. Please read the Exhibitor Rules and Regulations carefully and register  to secure your exhibition location.

    Reserve Your Space Today

    Register now to reserve your exhibitor space. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis.

    Would you like more information on becoming an Exhibitor? Contact Johnitta Wells at wells@flhousing.org or 850-87-84219.

    Exhibit Hall Dates and Times

    • Sunday, August 26 – Setup: 3-6 p.m.
      (All booths must be complete by 6 p.m.)
    • Monday, August 27 – Exhibition: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, August 28 – Exhibition: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed during lunch; Breakdown: 4 p.m.)

    Exhibitor Benefits Package

    1. 10’ x 10’ booth space
    2. 6’ x 5’ skirted table
    3. 2 chairs
    4. Opportunity for advance registration for 2019 Expo
    5. Free self-parking when you identify yourself as a conference participant


    Exhibitor Fee and Assignments

    The non-profit rate for exhibits is $750; the government and for-profit rate is $1250. Selection of exhibit space is at the sole discretion of the Florida Housing Coalition and will be based on the date of request.

    Partners for Better Housing at the levels below receive free exhibitor space for the Housing Expo. Partners must confirm use of their space in writing by June 29, 2018.


    Partners for Better Housing Commitment Level

    • PLATINUM - 20 conference registrations + 2 Prime Expo tables
    • GOLD - 10 conference registrations + 1 Prime Expo table
    • SPONSOR - 6 conference registrations + 1 Interior Expo table


    All Partners receive subscriptions to Housing News Network Journals, free job vacancy posting service on the Coalition’s Web page and unlimited membership rates for registration at the conference. Partners also receive recognition at the conference, in all conference-related publications, the Coalition’s website, as well as, other hard copy publications. To become a Partner for Better Housing, contact Johnitta Wells at 850-878-4219 or e-mail wells@flhousing.org.


    Deadlines

    • June 29, 2018 – Partner Exhibitor Registration Deadline
    • July 13, 2018 – All Exhibitor Registration Deadline
    • July 27, 2018 – Cancellation Deadline with 50% Refund/ Name Badge Change Deadline (After this date, there will be a $50 charge for name badge changes or additions.)


    EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONS

    1. Contract- The following rules and regulations become binding upon acceptance of this contract between the applicant and its employees, and the Florida Housing Coalition, Inc. (FHC), the event sponsor.
    2. Space Assignments- Exhibit locations will be assigned at the sole discretion of Florida Housing Coalition and will be based on date of request with payment. Preference for the Housing Expo will be given to Partners for Better Housing at the Sponsor, Gold Sponsor, and Platinum Sponsor levels. FHC also reserves the right of exhibit space reassignment.
    3. Exhibitor Display Description- The exhibit package includes a 6-foot skirted table in the designated Expo Hall (Two tables for Platinum Partners for Better Housing in the Housing Expo) and name badges for individuals not registered for the conference. No walls, partitions, signs or decorations may be erected which will interfere with the general view “down the aisle,” or with other exhibits. Assistance in erecting display, accessing electricity, hanging banners on the front of the table(s), or breakdown must be arranged directly with the hotel staff. The exhibitor is solely responsible for all costs incurred.
    4. Set-Up, Exhibit Hours, and Break-Down- Set-up may occur on Sunday, August 26 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. NOTE: No exhibitor will be allowed to break down an exhibit until 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 29. Any exhibitor that willfully dismantles its exhibit prior to that time may not be considered for future FHC conferences. The exhibitor understands that this schedule will be adhered to as a courtesy to other exhibitors and to FHC delegates. The Expo Hall is in close proximity to FHC conference workshops and meal functions. The Expo Hall will be locked at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 26; 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 27; and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28. Exhibit hours begin at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, August 27 and 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28.
    5.  Shipping- All package deliveries must be arranged by each exhibitor with the hotel. The hotel will charge Holding and Receiving fees; these fees are the sole responsibility of the exhibitor. Packages will not be accepted more than five days in advance of the event date. When shipping a package, address the package to yourself and your organization, C/O the Florida Housing Coalition Conference; Rosen Center Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32819.  Please bring your tracking number with you as this will facilitate the hotel staff with finding your package. Exhibitors are responsible for fees associated with storing shipping containers throughout the actual conference.
    6. Electricity- For electricity at your exhibit, contact Johnitta Wells at FHC at 850-878-4219. Depending on usage, there may be a need to contact a pre-determined outside electrician. All costs are the responsibility of the Exhibitor.
    7. Internet- For internet connection at your exhibit, contact Keith Parker, with the Rosen Centre Hotel, at 407-996-2324. All costs are the responsibility of the Exhibitor.
    8. Unoccupied Space- FHC reserves the right, should any space remain unoccupied after the first hour of the conference opening, to rent or occupy said space.
    9. Payment and Refunds- The total fee for exhibit space is due upon receipt of the signed exhibit agreement. In the event an exhibitor finds it impossible to attend the conference, a letter received at the FHC office to that effect by 5 p.m., EDT, July 27, would authorize a refund of 50% of the exhibit fee. No refunds will be made after 5 p.m. EDT, August 3, 2018. Partners for Better Housing membership is non-refundable.
    10. Food Service- FHC reserves the right to provide food and beverage service during certain hours in the exhibit area. Due to hotel health regulations, with the exception of small packaged candies and treats, no food or beverages may be given away or otherwise distributed by any exhibitor, without written approval from the Rosen Centre Hotel and the FHC.
    11. Unauthorized Personnel- Only delegates, exhibitors with FHC name badges and hotel staff will be allowed into the exhibit area.
    12. Noisy & Obnoxious Equipment & Unsightly Exhibits- The operation of whistles, loud music, or other objectionable devices by exhibitors will not be allowed. Exhibitors are expected to maintain exhibit space free of litter and in accordance with Fire Marshall and hotel regulations.
    13. Security and Liability- FHC will not provide security services. The exhibit space will be locked as described in the Exhibitor Rules and Regulations. Providing security for exhibits, exhibitor property and for exhibitors themselves, as well as for their employees, agents, representatives and guests, shall be the sole responsibility of the exhibitor and of the exhibitor only. The exhibitor agrees to hold FHC and the hotel harmless and to indemnify FHC and the hotel against claims or liability arising out of the actions, fault, or negligence of the exhibitor, its agents or employees, prior to, during and after the exposition. FHC and the hotel shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury that may happen to the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s agents, patrons, guests, employees, or property from any cause whatsoever. The exhibitor hereby releases FHC and the hotel from, and agrees to indemnify them against any and all claims for such loss, damage or injury.
    14. Damage to Property- The exhibitor, its agents, guests or patrons shall not injure, nor in any manner deface the hotel premises or equipment therein, and shall not cause or permit anything to be done whereby the hotel or its equipment shall be in any manner injured, marred, unduly soiled, defaced, lost, stolen or otherwise removed from the building, and will not drive, or permit to be driven, nails, hooks, tacks, or screws into any part of the hotel, and will not make nor allow to be made, any alterations of any kind therein. Should any of the hotel’s equipment used by the exhibitor in the exhibitor in the conduct or operation of the exposition be damaged, lost or stolen, the exhibitor will promptly pay for the equipment by cash or certified check.
    15. Signs, Posters & Banners- The exhibitor agrees that it will not post or exhibit signs, advertisements, posters, or cards of any description inside, in front of or on any part of the hotel not designated as the exhibitor’s exhibit in the exhibition area. The exhibitor will contract with the hotel staff to hang any banners, signs or posters that are to be affixed to the hotel. Velcro banners may be affixed to air walls only. Nothing may be affixed to the walls of the hotel itself.
    16. Public Policy- All companies and individuals exhibiting at the conference are participating at the exclusive discretion of FHC and must abide by all local codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances, including fire regulations, and must abide by the directions and instructions presented by official FHC and hotel personnel. The exhibitor understands that any violation of these policies may result in the immediate closing and removal of the exhibitor’s display.
    17. Eligible Exhibits and Restrictions- FHC reserves the right to accept or reject, without reason, any exhibit agreement received. FHC may choose to waive exhibit fees for non-profit exhibitors with approval from the President/CEO or Conference Manager.
    18. Exhibit Floor Access- FHC reserves the right to limit access to the exhibit floor to anyone during times the exhibition area is not officially open, as well as to any person not in possession of an FHC issued name badge.
    19. Use of Exhibit Space- Exhibitors shall reflect their company’s highest standards of professionalism, while maintaining their exhibits during exhibition hours. No exhibitor shall assign, sublet or share exhibit space without the permission of FHC.
    20. Exhibition Sales Policy- No firm or organization is permitted to engage in direct sales activities within the exhibit area without the expressed written approval of FHC.
    21. Hotel Information- The Florida Housing Coalition’s 31st Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32819.  Rooms are available for the function at the rate of $125 per night, before August 3, 2018. To reserve your room, contact the hotel at 1-800-204-7234 or click here to reserve your room online.
    22. Deadlines- 
    • June 29, 2018 – Partner Exhibitor Registration Deadline
    • July 20, 2018 – All Exhibitor Registration Deadline
    • July 27, 2018 – Cancellation Deadline with 50% Refund/ Name Badge Change Deadline (After this date, there will be a $50 charge for name badge changes or additions.)



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  • 31st Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference- 2018

    • 27 Aug 2018
    • (EDT)
    • 29 Aug 2018
    • (EDT)
    • Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
    Register

    ANNUAL STATEWIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE


    The Florida Housing Coalition’s Annual Conference attracts more than 700 affordable housing advocates, lenders, developers, administrators and policy makers. The Annual Conference offers trainings from the nuts and bolts of housing to cutting edge training and an opportunity to learn from a broad range of experts.

    Join us as newcomers and affordable housing veterans engage in thought-provoking exchange of new ideas, demonstrated techniques, training and networking.

    For any questions or concerns regarding the online registration, please call 850-878-4219. Thank you!

     REGISTRATION Member Non-Member
    Early Bird Rate (Before July 13)
    		$425 $625
    Regular Rate (After July 13)
    		$475 $675
    At the Door (After August 24)
    		$525 $725

    Become a Member and Save!

    If you would like to save $200 by becoming a member, call Pam Davis at (850) 878-4219 to find out how you can become a member.

    CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
    Cancellations must be received in writing no later than August 3, 2018, to receive a refund less a $50 administrative fee. After August 3, an alternate person from your organization may register at no extra charge; however, no refund will be made. Absolutely no refunds will be made for any registrant who does not attend the Conference.

    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.

    For any questions or concerns regarding registration, please call 850-878-4219. Thank you!
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  • Mobile Classroom at FHC Conference

    • 29 Aug 2018
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
    • 29
    Register

    MOBILE CLASSROOM AT
    FHC CONFERENCE

           

    The Florida Housing Coalition Conference, in partnership with Valley National Bank, will offer a mobile classroom tour of LIFT Orlando on Wednesday, August 29. The cost of the mobile classroom is $10 per person.

     LIFT Orlando is a non-profit organization consisting of business leaders partnering with residents to break the cycle of poverty by achieving the shared goals of mixed-income housing, cradle to career education, community health and wellness and long-term economic viability. No single organization is able to solve all of the complex social problems affecting our most vulnerable communities. Designed to serve as a “Community Quarterback” with a geographic focus, LIFT Orlando is unlocking the power of collective impact by bringing together residents, homeowners, local businesses, best-in-class non-profits, philanthropies, government leaders and other community-minded partners to accelerate community transformation. 

    Tour Description

    The LIFT Orlando tour will introduce participants to the product of this rare partnership between downtown business leaders and urban neighborhood residents and the physical developments brought about by that collaborative work. LIFT Orlando’s goal for housing has always been to build high-quality, mixed-income housing that elevates the standard of living for our lowest income residents while providing quality amenities for new residents.

    View the LIFT Orlando video.

    Currently, under construction, LIFT Orlando's first development, Pendana at West Lakes, is a 200-unit high-quality, multifamily development designed for residents of all income levels to come together and enjoy as neighbors. Named by residents after the Swahili house name meaning “To Love One Another” these apartments will be conveniently located near exceptional educational, employment, healthcare and recreational opportunities. 70% of the units are designated as affordable based on income levels for residents earning 60% of the area median income or below.  10% will be designated for extremely low-income tenants. 20% will be available for higher-income residents at a regular market rate. Future developments will include a senior housing community and affordable single family home available for sale. 

    LIFT Orlando is also building a The Community Campus at West Lakes. This complex will house a cradle to career pipeline in partnership with the existing schools and boldly address the educational, health and wellness needs of the community. The Campus will include a world-class, Boys & Girls Club facility, neighboring a state-of-the-art Early Childhood Education Center, and an innovative, new Health and Wellness Center across the street from LIFT Orlando's three phases of new, mixed-income housing. 

    LIFT Orlando will serve as a “community quarterback” to integrate these facilities and the partnering organizations they will house within an interlocking network of supportive collaborations. Together, they will remove barriers to opportunity for children and families. This approach will offer high-quality, early childhood education, after-school programs for children, access to healthcare services, fitness, and nutritional resources and community support programs – all within a walkable neighborhood community.


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  • Successful Disaster Recovery

    • 18 Sep 2018
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • United Women’s Club of Lakeland 1515 Williamsburg Square Lakeland, FL 33803
    • 60
    Register

    Successful Disaster Recovery

    Housing providers should be aware of the external disaster planning process and understand their role in supporting the process by participating and providing information necessary to prevent the loss of life and property in the event of a disaster. This workshop describes the leadership and coordinator responsibilities of public-sector housing providers as they interact with external emergency operations and planning functions that take place at the county and municipal levels.

     

    The presenters with address how SHIP-DR and other sources may contribute to disaster recovery.   Topics include disaster-related documentation required, avoiding duplication of benefits, disaster-related repair considerations, using SHIP with CDBG-DR, and more. Training presenters will include local government staff who will discuss their recovery work from past disasters. The presentations and group exercises will reference the Housing Coalition’s new publication, “Florida Disaster Management Guide for Housing”.  All participants will receive this book, plus an extra copy to share with others in their communities.

     

    Who Should Attend?

    ·         New and experienced SHIP staff from local government and nonprofit organizations

    ·         Community partners in disaster preparedness, including volunteer agencies, lenders and service providers.

     

    Key Topics:

    ·         SHIP Disaster Strategy in Overall Disaster Management Context

    ·         Housing Administrator’s role in the Preparedness, Response and Recovery Phases

    ·         Disaster Mitigation and Building Resiliency

    ·         Volunteer Organizations in Disaster Management

    ·         Staff Support for the Disaster Strategy

    ·         Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Case Studies

    ·         SHIP Disaster Frequently Asked Questions

     


                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

     

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  • Rental Housing Preservation

    • 02 Oct 2018
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando & Osceola County 4116 Silver Star Rd, Orlando FL 32808
    • 50
    Register

    Rental Housing Preservation

    This workshop will address At the same time there is a need for thousands of new rental units, several thousand affordable housing rental units are at risk of being lost as affordability periods expire, with a very acute need for rentals affordable to very-low and extremely-low income households Therefore, preservation is crucial to meeting the need for affordable rental housing. This workshop will explore factors and strategies for preservation, including planning for the end of affordability at the beginning, targeting properties for acquisition and rehabilitation, determining  project feasibility, and  both public and private funding sources.

     

    Who should attend?

    ·         Nonprofit housing developers

    ·         Construction management staff

    ·         Planning staff

    ·         Housing program administrators

     

    Key Topics

    ·         Property targeting

    ·         Project feasibility

    ·         Funding sources for acquisition/rehabilitation

     

     



                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

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  • LHAP Preparation & Strategy Design 1st

    • 17 Oct 2018
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Marion County Growth Management, 2710 E Silver Springs Blvd , Ocala, Florida 34470
    • 60
    Register


    LHAP Preparation & Strategy Design 1st

    This workshop addresses the fundamentals of implementing the LHAP as required by SHIP. The training is strongly recommended for staff with LHAPs due in 2019. It focuses on requirements for completing the plan and assessing what improvements will benefit a local government’s housing strategies.  The guidance from this workshop will help SHIP administrators adjust, adapt, and be successful in the LHAP submittal and approval process.  Learn about new plan requirements and hear details about the latest plans that Florida Housing’s review committee has accepted…or sent back for more work. 

     

    The presenters will look beyond a list of rules and regulations to help participants understand the basis and reasoning for program requirements. This deeper knowledge will help participants as they consider how to update their process or strategies. Topics will include preparing the AHAC Report and tuning up your housing strategies in a changing market. The presenters will advise participants how to write a SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) that is clear, concise and complies with all requirements. The training will highlight details in the updated LHAP template, offer instructions on properly completing the Housing Delivery Goals Chart and other required forms, and help assess how to enhance housing strategies, learn best practices to ensure quick approval, and common mistakes to avoid.

     

    Who Should Attend?

    ·         Housing program administrators, especially those with 2019 LHAPs due

    ·         Staff with five years or less of SHIP experience with completing the LHAP

    ·         Staff responsible for convening the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)

     

    Key Topics:

    ·         Deadlines and responsibilities in the LHAP approval process

    ·         Designing Housing Strategies that work in a changing market

    ·         Properly defining terms of assistance

    ·         Submission of the LHAP


                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

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  • LHAP Preparation & Strategy Design 2nd

    • 14 Nov 2018
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach, FL, 33404
    • 60
    Register

    LHAP Preparation & Strategy Design 2nd

     

    This workshop addresses the fundamentals of implementing the LHAP as required by SHIP. The training is strongly recommended for staff with LHAPs due in 2019. It focuses on requirements for completing the plan and assessing what improvements will benefit a local government’s housing strategies.  The guidance from this workshop will help SHIP administrators adjust, adapt, and be successful in the LHAP submittal and approval process.  Learn about new plan requirements and hear details about the latest plans that Florida Housing’s review committee has accepted…or sent back for more work. 

     

    The presenters will look beyond a list of rules and regulations to help participants understand the basis and reasoning for program requirements. This deeper knowledge will help participants as they consider how to update their process or strategies. Topics will include preparing the AHAC Report and tuning up your housing strategies in a changing market. The presenters will advise participants how to write a SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) that is clear, concise and complies with all requirements. The training will highlight details in the updated LHAP template, offer instructions on properly completing the Housing Delivery Goals Chart and other required forms, and help assess how to enhance housing strategies, learn best practices to ensure quick approval, and common mistakes to avoid.

     

    Who Should Attend?

    ·         Housing program administrators, especially those with 2019 LHAPs due

    ·         Staff with five years or less of SHIP experience with completing the LHAP

    ·         Staff responsible for convening the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)

     

    Key Topics:

    ·         Deadlines and responsibilities in the LHAP approval process

    ·         Designing Housing Strategies that work in a changing market

    ·         Properly defining terms of assistance

    ·         Submission of the LHAP



                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

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  • Affordable Housing Funding Sources

    • 11 Dec 2018
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Wells Fargo Historic Springfield Community Learning Center 1601 N. Main St., 2nd FL Jacksonville, FL 32206
    • 59
    Register

    Affordable Housing Funding Sources

    This workshop is an introduction to federal and state affordable housing funding sources, including the State Housing Initiative Housing Partnership (SHIP), State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HUD Continuum of Care (CoC), and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Presenters will provide an overview of the source of the federal and state funds, how the funds are awarded, allocated and distributed, and their allowable uses. Participants will discuss methods to increase funding for affordable housing on the local level and strategies to encourage the development of affordable housing. Participants will build on that knowledge and discuss how these funds could be leveraged in different scenarios. The training is designed for new housing program administrators and nonprofit developers as well as experienced housing administrators that would like to refresh their knowledge of the programs and learn recent program updates. 

     

    Who Should Attend?

    ·         Housing program administrators

    ·         Nonprofit affordable housing developers

    ·         Community partners

     

    Key Topics:

    ·         Federal and state funding

    ·         Creating local funding sources

    ·         Private affordable funding sources and community partnerships

    ·         Advocacy

     

     
                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion


     


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  • Building Capacity: The Nonprofit as Affordable Housing Developer

    • 30 Jan 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Hillsborough County Center Frederick B. Karl (Bldg) 601 E. Kennedy Blvd 26th Floor Rooms A & B Tampa, FL 33602
    • 60
    Register

    Building Capacity: The Nonprofit as Affordable Housing Developer

    This workshop is a continuation of the webinar Building Capacity to Build: The Nonprofit as Affordable Housing Developer. Over the course of this workshop, participants will complete an organizational self-assessment with guidance from the presenters, to determine their capacity for adding or expanding new lines of affordable housing business. The audience for this workshop includes nonprofits currently working with SHIP offices, and those that wish to engage with private or public partners. 

     

    Who should attend?

    ·         Nonprofits seeking to expand mission and/or operations

    ·         Housing program administrators interested in building capacity of nonprofits

     

    Key Topics

    ·         Key capacities of housing developers

    ·         Key requirements of funding sources

    ·         Organizational Assessment

    ·         Strategies for building capacity


                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

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  • Preparing for SHIP monitoring

    • 12 Feb 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Wells Fargo Historic Springfield Community Learning Center 1601 N. Main St., 2nd FL Jacksonville, FL 32206
    • 59
    Register


    Preparing for SHIP monitoring

    Have you received notice that a Florida Housing Finance Corporation Monitor will soon conduct a compliance review of your SHIP program?  Don’t get nervous—get prepared. This workshop will report results from an analysis of recent monitoring reports to help you prepare.  Learn about the program details that SHIP monitors focus their attention on during their review of a SHIP jurisdiction.  This may help you achieve the best outcome from your next monitoring visit. The training will outline SHIP rule compliance, as well as Florida Housing options for addressing non-compliance.  Beyond discussing mere compliance, this training will help you perform a health and effectiveness "checkup" on your local SHIP program using diagnostic exercises and group projects.

     

    Who Should Attend?

    •     Housing program administrators

    •     Community partners

    •     Sub Recipient Organization staff

     

    Key Topics

    •     Steps in the monitoring process

    •     Common monitoring findings

    •     Elements of compliance: eligibility calculation, file documentation, reporting

     

     
                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

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  • The Predevelopment Process

    • 13 Mar 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • United Women’s Club of Lakeland 1515 Williamsburg Square Lakeland, FL 33803
    • 60
    Register


    The Predevelopment Process

    Predevelopment is one of the most important components of housing development. This training provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment activities and due diligence, necessary prior to the development of affordable housing units. The workshop complements the Affordable Housing Funding Sources workshop. Presenters will cover site acquisition, construction/design, zoning, budgeting and other elements of the predevelopment process. Workshop presenters will discuss the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s Predevelopment Loan Program requirements and will walk through the process for obtaining a loan.

     

    Who should attend?

    ·         Nonprofit housing developers

    ·         Construction management staff

    ·         Planning staff

    ·         Housing program administrators

     

    Key Topics

    ·         Project concept

    ·         Organizational capacity and development team

    ·         Site selection and acquisition

    ·         Third party reports

    ·         Funding sources

     


                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

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  • The Development Process

    • 16 Apr 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Pompano Beach Cultural Arts Center 50 West Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
    • 60
    Register


    The Development Process

    This workshop provides participants with an introduction to the housing development process from the point of view of the developer. It is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and their community partners. The presenter will address land use, impact fees, permitting, platting and more. Understanding the development process, as well as the costs and financing needed to make affordable housing production happen, will enable housing administrators to design effective affordable housing programs. Participants will also gain a better of understanding of how amounts and timing of subsidies directly influence the incomes of the families being served. Key topics include financing, site selection, and how housing is made affordable.

     

    Who should attend?

    ·         Nonprofit housing developers

    ·         Construction management staff

    ·         Planning staff

    ·         Housing program administrators

     

    Key Topics

    ·         Funding applications and awards

    ·         Credit underwriting

    ·         Initial closing process

    ·         Construction and lease-up

    ·         Project stabilization and final closing

    ·         Project operation and program compliance

     


                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

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  • Shared Equity and Permanent Affordability

    • 08 May 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Hillsborough County Center Frederick B. Karl (Bldg) 601 E. Kennedy Blvd 26th Floor Rooms A & B Tampa, FL 33602
    • 59
    Register


    Shared Equity and Permanent Affordability

    This workshop will explain shared equity programs, and how incorporating shared equity provisions into SHIP strategies can more effectively expand and preserve the affordable housing stock. We will cover the philosophy, mechanics, and best practices for shared equity programs with emphasis on permanent affordability using community land trusts. Presenters will address key topics such as resale restrictions, local government disposition of surplus lands, lending for shared equity programs, and recordkeeping. Participants will also learn about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Duty to Serve Rule, effective January 2018, which applies to shared equity affordable housing.

     

    Who should attend?

    ·         Local government housing administrators

    ·         Community partners

    ·         Elected officials and Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members

    ·         Nonprofit housing staff

     

    Key Topics

    ·         Purpose and philosophy of shared equity

    ·         Three main shared equity models

    ·         Factors for resale restrictions and resale price calculations

    ·         Shared equity and SHIP strategies

    ·         Role of surplus land in supporting shared equity and permanent affordability

    ·         Support of shared equity by lending community

     


                                                     

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

    Upon completion of this training each participant will receive a certificate of completion

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