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    • 13 Jan 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Bay County Government Center 840 W. 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3023, Panama City, FL 32401
    • 56
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    Region 1 - Regional Roundtable 

    January 13, 2026 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Central Time

    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 Florida Housing Coalition invites you to an in-person SHIP Regional Roundtable.  This event is designed to support your SHIP program and encourage SHIP networking. Michael Chaney and Tamara West will review feedback from last year’s roundtables plus responses to an upcoming survey of staff in your region.  They will design an engaging agenda spotlighting SHIP program administrative best practices and successful strategies in each region.  The SHIP Roundtable will provide an opportunity for neighboring communities to exchange insights on addressing housing challenges and learn from each other's experiences.

    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, Franklin County, Gulf County, Gadsden County,Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Tallahassee, Taylor County, Wakulla County


    • 20 Jan 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Charlotte Burrie Community Center 2669 N. Federal Hwy Pompano Beach, FL 33064
    • 43
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    Region 6 - Regional Roundtable Jan. 20, 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Breakfast at 8:00 am

    Roundtable at 8:30 am 

    Charlotte Burrie Community Center
    2669 N. Federal Hwy Pompano Beach, FL 33064

    The Florida Housing Coalition invites you to an in-person SHIP Regional Roundtable. This event is designed to support your SHIP program and encourage SHIP networking. Michael Chaney and Tamara West will review feedback from last year’s roundtables plus responses to an upcoming survey of staff in your region. They will design an engaging agenda spotlighting SHIP program administrative best practices and successful strategies in each region. The SHIP Roundtable will provide an opportunity for neighboring communities to exchange insights on addressing housing challenges and learn from each other's experiences.

    The SHIP communities in Region 6 are:  Broward County, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Margate, Miami-Dade County, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miramar, Monroe County, North Miami, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, and Tamarac.

    • 21 Jan 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Holden Heights Community Center, 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805
    • 24
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    Introduction to Affordable Housing Pre-Development

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

    This workshop provides guidance to nonprofit organizations on predevelopment activities and due diligence necessary prior to the development of affordable housing units. Participants will learn about the Predevelopment Loan Program (PLP) application process, the PLP Rule in the Florida Administrative Code, creation of the Development Plan, and technical assistance for nonprofit borrowers to get from concept to construction. Presenters will concept and design, nonprofit mission, site selection, creating the project concept, assessing organizational capacity, assembling the development team, construction/design, zoning and land uses, budgeting, and the timeframe of the predevelopment process.

    Who Should Attend?

    • Nonprofit affordable housing developers
    • Local government housing administrators
    • Community partners
    • Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) members

    Key Topics:

    •  Federal and state predevelopment funding opportunities
    • Development Plan creation and implementation strategies
    • Zoning and land use regulations impacting predevelopment  
    •  Budgeting essentials for predevelopment activities

                                     

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

    • 21 Jan 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Riviera Beach CRA Marina Event Center 190 E. 13th Street Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    • 34
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    Region 5 - Regional Roundtable Jan. 21, 2026 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Breakfast at 8:00 am

    Roundtable at 8:30 am 

    Riviera Beach CRA Marina Event Center
    190 E. 13th Street Riviera Beach, FL 33404

    The Florida Housing Coalition invites you to an in-person SHIP Regional Roundtable. This event is designed to support your SHIP program and encourage SHIP networking. Michael Chaney and Tamara West will review feedback from last year’s roundtables plus responses to an upcoming survey of staff in your region. They will design an engaging agenda spotlighting SHIP program administrative best practices and successful strategies in each region. The SHIP Roundtable will provide an opportunity for neighboring communities to exchange insights on addressing housing challenges and learn from each other's experiences.

    The SHIP communities in Region 5 are:  Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Collier County, ,Delray Beach, Desoto County, Ft. Pierce, Glades County, Hardee County, Hendry County, Highlands County, Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, Palm Beach County, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Wellington, and West Palm Beach.

    • 03 Feb 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Holden Heights Community Center 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805
    • 40
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    Region 3 - Regional Roundtable Feb. 3, 2026 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

    Breakfast at 8:00 am

    Roundtable at 8:30 am 

    Holden Heights Community Center

    1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805

    The Florida Housing Coalition invites you to an in-person SHIP Regional Roundtable. This event is designed to support your SHIP program and encourage SHIP networking. Michael Chaney and Tamara West will review feedback from last year’s roundtables plus responses to an upcoming survey of staff in your region. They will design an engaging agenda spotlighting SHIP program administrative best practices and successful strategies in each region. The SHIP Roundtable will provide an opportunity for neighboring communities to exchange insights on addressing housing challenges and learn from each other's experiences.

    The SHIP communities in Region 3 are:  Brevard County, Citrus County, Cocoa, Hernando County, Kissimmee, Levy County, Marion County, Melbourne, Ocala, Orange County, Orlando, Osceola County, Pasco County, Palm Bay, Putnam County, Seminole County, Sumter County, and Titusville.  


    • 04 Feb 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Lakewood Ranch Library 16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211
    • 38
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    Region 4 - Regional Roundtable Feb. 4, 2026 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

    Breakfast at 8:00 am

    Roundtable at 8:30 am 

    Lakewood Ranch Library
    16410 Rangeland Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34211

    The Florida Housing Coalition invites you to an in-person SHIP Regional Roundtable. This event is designed to support your SHIP program and encourage SHIP networking. Michael Chaney and Tamara West will review feedback from last year’s roundtables plus responses to an upcoming survey of staff in your region. They will design an engaging agenda spotlighting SHIP program administrative best practices and successful strategies in each region. The SHIP Roundtable will provide an opportunity for neighboring communities to exchange insights on addressing housing challenges and learn from each other's experiences.

    The SHIP communities in Region 4 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 


    • 18 Feb 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Growth Services Main Training Room, 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
    • 25
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    SHIP Program Administration for New Staff

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

    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 implementation of their programs. The training will provide an overview of the SHIP program, income eligibility review, LHAP guidance, and AHAC requirements. The guidance from this training will help SHIP administrators adjust, adapt, and be successful. In addition, the training will review a year-long timeline of SHIP tasks and deadlines and will provide LHAP guidance about strategy implementation. Participants will learn about tracking and reporting SHIP, financial management, monitoring, and compliance. This administration training looks 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.

    Who should attend?

    • New SHIP administrators:
    • Subrecipients and sponsors
    • SHIP Program staff

    Key Topics

    • Overview of SHIP requirements and training resources
    • The eligibility determination process
    • Maintaining SHIP files
    • Tracking encumbrances and expenditures


                                     

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

    • 24 Feb 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Holden Heights Community Center, 1201 20th Street, Orlando, FL 32805
    • 25
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    The Affordable Housing Development Process

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

    This advanced workshop is designed for nonprofit developers, housing program administrators, and community partners engaged in affordable housing development. Presenters will guide participants through every phase of the development process from site selection, zoning, permitting financing, credit underwriting, construction, and lease-up. Additional topics will include addressing land use challenges, managing impact fees, and structuring housing to ensure long-term affordability. Participants will leave with the knowledge needed to move housing projects from concept to completion.

    Who Should Attend?

    • Nonprofit developers
    • Developers working with cities and counties
    • Housing program administrators and community partners interested in affordable housing development

    Key Topics:

    • Exploring the Credit Underwriting Checklist
    • Understand the three components of successful Credit Underwriting: the project readiness, the financial feasibility of the deal, and the developer capacity
    • In-house credit underwriting: skillsets required and minimum threshold

                                     

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

    • 25 Feb 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center, Thomas Coward Auditorium 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
    • 58
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    Region 2 - Regional Roundtable 

    February 25, 2026 - 8:30am - 12:30pm EST

    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 Florida Housing Coalition invites you to an in-person SHIP Regional Roundtable.  This event is designed to support your SHIP program and encourage SHIP networking. Tamara West will review feedback from last year’s roundtables plus responses to an upcoming survey of staff in your region.  They will design an engaging agenda spotlighting SHIP program administrative best practices and successful strategies in each region.  The SHIP Roundtable will provide an opportunity for neighboring communities to exchange insights on addressing housing challenges and learn from each other's experiences.

    The SHIP communities in Region 2 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


    • 14 Apr 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Tampa Law Center, Classroom 136, 1700 N Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
    • 55
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    SHIP Program Administration for Experienced Staff

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

    This advanced workshop is designed for SHIP administrators with five or more years of experience who are seeking to deepen their understanding of SHIP implementation, enhance program efficiency, and address complex compliance challenges. The session will focus on advanced topics such as refining LHAP strategies to meet evolving community needs, tackling common audit findings, and applying best practices in financial management, monitoring, and reporting. Participants will engage in peer-to-peer discussions to share successful strategies, troubleshoot recurring issues, and explore innovations in SHIP administration. The workshop will also include a review of regulatory updates, in-depth compliance considerations, and practical tools to streamline tracking and reporting.

    Who should attend?

    • Experienced SHIP administrators
    • Subrecipients and sponsors
    • SHIP Program staff

    Key Topics

    • Overview of SHIP requirements and training resources
    • The eligibility determination process
    • Maintaining SHIP files
    • Tracking encumbrances and expenditures

                                     

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

    • 05 May 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Lake County Agricultural Center, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778
    • 66
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    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.

    • 24 Aug 2026
    • 26 Aug 2026
    • Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
    Register

    FLORIDA'S STATEWIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE

    What Does Registration Include? 

    Registration for our 2026 Statewide Affordable Housing Conference includes full access to inspiring plenaries, interactive breakout sessions, focused caucuses and forums, and award ceremonies recognizing 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. Special discounted rates for hotel rooms will be available beginning in Spring 2026. More to come!

    CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

    Cancellations must be received in writing no later than July 31, 2026, 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. 

    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. 

    See you in Orlando!


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