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    • 18 Feb 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Growth Services Main Training Room, 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
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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
    • 6
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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
    • Alachua County Health Department John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center, Thomas Coward Auditorium 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
    • 45
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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 

    Alachua County Health Department
    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


    • 25 Feb 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Alachua County Health Department, John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center, Thomas Coward Auditorium 224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641
    • 42
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    Region 2 - YIGBY (Yes In God’s Backyard)
    Informational Session 

    February 25, 2026 - 1:30pm – 4:00pm ET

    Alachua County Health Department
    John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center,
    Thomas Coward Auditorium
    224 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

    The Florida Housing Coalition, in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, invites houses of worship, nonprofit organizations, housing advocates, and local government housing and planning staff to attend this YIGBY (Yes In God’s Backyard) session for unlocking affordable housing opportunities on faith-owned land.  This will provide practical guidance on how recent Florida state legislation enables affordable housing development on religious-owned land, and how communities can effectively move projects from concept to completion.

    Participants will gain a clear understanding of new state legislation allowing housing development on land owned by religious institutions.  Learn about the key eligibility requirements and how they interact with local government processes.  Presenters will discuss the housing development process, from early visioning through construction, as well as predevelopment and development financing.  

    Communities in Region 2 include (but are not limited to): 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.                 

    This training is sponsored by Enterprise Community Partners
    in partnership with the Florida Housing Coalition

    • 14 Apr 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Tampa Law Center, Classroom 136, 1700 N Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
    • 54
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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
    • 64
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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
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    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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