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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: SHIP Program Administration for Experienced Staff
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: \nTampa Law Center \n1700 N Tampa Street \nTampa\, FL  33602 \nClassroom 136 \nThis 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. \nWho should attend? \n\nExperienced SHIP administrators\nSubrecipients and sponsors\nSHIP Program staff\n\nKey Topics \n\nOverview of SHIP requirements and training resources\nThe eligibility determination process\nMaintaining SHIP files\nTracking encumbrances and expenditures
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/workshop-ship-program-administration-for-experienced-staff/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20260224T215311Z
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SUMMARY:Property Tax Policy for Affordable Housing
DESCRIPTION:Property tax policy can have a major impact on housing affordability. Whether you are looking at project feasibility for an affordable multifamily rental project\, the monthly mortgage payment for a low-income homeowner\, or trying to encourage market rate properties to lower their rents in exchange for an incentive or two\, property tax policy can play a major role in housing policy. This webinar will provide a background on property tax law in Florida and address all the property tax policies in state law that are available for the production and preservation of affordable housing. Presenters will cover related topics including\, but not limited to\, the how statewide legislation such as the Live Local Act can impact property tax policy\, the impact of property taxes on a development’s bottom line\, and how local property tax policies can be developed equitably.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/property-tax-policy-for-affordable-housing-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250731T231800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T215703Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Site Flood Risk Factors Before You Buy
DESCRIPTION:Selecting a site is challenging and a high-flood risk location can pose added costs to developers\, property owners and residents. The Florida Housing Coalition’s new Resilient Guided Growth approach will help affordable housing developers understand and quickly identify current and future flood risks and environmental hazards that can impact development\, long-term safety\, and affordability. The webinar will review the new resources\, discuss assessment strategies\, and share lessons learned regarding site improvement costs. Participants will also learn about reselling/disposition and recommendations for resilient design and construction for single family and multifamily properties on high-risk sites.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/understanding-site-flood-risk-factors-before-you-buy-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250731T231955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T231955Z
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SUMMARY:Funding Projects through Tax-Exempt Bonds
DESCRIPTION:This session demystifies how 4 percent tax credits and tax-exempt bonds can be used to finance affordable rental housing. Learn how to layer FHFC funding sources and structure your capital stack effectively. The webinar will examine how developers combine tax exempt bonds with other FHFC and local funding to develop affordable housing. The webinar will explore the application process and the complications that can arise from this funding. Presenters will review projects that have been completed with 4% credits and tax-exempt bonds.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/funding-projects-through-tax-exempt-bonds/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250731T232039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T191950Z
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SUMMARY:First-Time Homebuyer Education & Counseling Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:This webinar offers housing professionals valuable insights into effective strategies for supporting first-time buyers.  Presenters will include experienced housing counselors that will highlight proven approaches to delivering homebuyer education\, personalized counseling techniques\, and tools to help clients navigate the homebuying process successfully. Participants will learn how to address common challenges first-time buyers face\, strengthen financial readiness\, and promote long-term homeownership stability. This webinar will also provide information on partnering with HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/first-time-homebuyer-education-counseling-best-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250730T184830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T184830Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Successful Purchase Assistance Program Management
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION: \nLake County Agricultural Center\, \n1951 Woodlea Road\, Tavares\, FL 32778 \nSHIP 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. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nLocal planning and community development staff and elected officials\nHousing administrators\nNonprofit affordable housing developers (including those in need of capacity building)\n\nKey Topics: \n\nThe application and approval process\nPre-purchase requirements\, including homebuyer education and property inspections\nStrategies for partnering with developers and sponsors on single-family home development
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/workshop-successful-purchase-assistance-program-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250801T130244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T130244Z
UID:74436-1778148000-1778153400@flhousing.org
SUMMARY:Rural Housing Policy
DESCRIPTION:Housing challenges aren’t unique to cities—rural and smaller communities across Florida face many of the same issues\, including the need to build resiliently\, preserve existing affordable homes\, coordinate limited resources\, and foster collaboration among local stakeholders. This training offers a broad look at rural housing policy beyond SHIP-related efforts. Presenters will walk through the full range of rural housing assistance programs available to Florida communities\, demonstrate how to use trusted data sources to identify local housing needs\, and share real-world examples of successful partnerships and development efforts in rural parts of the state.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/rural-housing-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250801T130549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T130745Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Ventures
DESCRIPTION:This training will focus on the occasional necessity for a nonprofit developer to find a for-profit development partner. The presenters will address what benefits partners bring\, including some that bring the experience required for Florida Housing applications.  Participants will learn about options for partnership with either a nonprofit or for-profit entity with development experience and will benefit from ideas for locating a partner and methods for checking references. Training materials and exercises will helped participants assess their organization’s needs for a development partner\, learn how to evaluate a potential development partner\, and plan how to structure a Developer Agreement.  Nonprofit developers will discuss risks\, how to assign the work\, and ways to divide the fee.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/joint-ventures/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250801T131056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T131056Z
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SUMMARY:Accessory Dwelling Units for Affordable Housing
DESCRIPTION:Accessory homes\, also called accessory dwelling units\, granny flats\, mother-in-law suites\, and carriage houses\, can be a tool for affordable housing and is a housing type supported by the Florida Legislature.  Learn how local governments can ease barriers to accessory home development\, including increasing home options in existing neighborhoods and for lower-income homeowners\, renters\, and family members. Presenters will provide a strategy as part of this training that may be used for SHIP-funded accessory home development.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/accessory-dwelling-units-for-affordable-housing/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250801T131447Z
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UID:74445-1780480800-1780486200@flhousing.org
SUMMARY:Community Partnerships for Housing
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, participants will gain insights into best practices for building effective partnerships with community organizations\, small and corporate businesses\, and other stakeholders. By leveraging these partnerships\, participants will discover ways to supplement affordable housing development with community driven partnerships that contribute to neighborhood revitalization. This training will showcase practitioners who will provide successful examples of partnerships they’ve created and how they were integrated into their community housing strategies.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/community-partnerships-for-housing/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250801T131631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T131631Z
UID:74447-1781172000-1781177400@flhousing.org
SUMMARY:Terms of Assistance
DESCRIPTION:This training will discuss the options for providing SHIP assistance\, from offering grants and deferred loans to direct loans that must be repaid in monthly installments.  Learn what is involved in establishing and recording the agreement.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/terms-of-assistance/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250801T132545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T132545Z
UID:74449-1781791200-1781796600@flhousing.org
SUMMARY:Overcoming NIMBY Opposition: Telling the Story of Housing
DESCRIPTION:Not In My Backyard Syndrome (NIMBYism) connotes objections to new housing development made for reasons such as fear and prejudice. Even with the extreme need for more affordable housing\, NIMBYism is still all-too common in parts of our state. This training webinar will explore ways the affordable housing ecosystem can dispel NIMBY opposition to affordable housing through tactics to support affordable housing as fundamentally vital community infrastructure.  Affordable housing isn’t just a program; it’s a story that needs to be told with clarity\, strategy\, and heart.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/overcoming-nimby-opposition-telling-the-story-of-housing/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033248
CREATED:20250801T132720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T132720Z
UID:74451-1782309600-1782315000@flhousing.org
SUMMARY:Expediting Rehabilitation and Demolition/Home Replacement
DESCRIPTION:This session explores practical strategies to accelerate the delivery of essential housing repairs\, as well as demolition and home replacement projects. Participants will learn how to streamline procurement\, inspections\, and project management to reduce delays and administrative burdens. The training will also highlight how demolition/reconstruction can be an effective strategy to better serve households in need of safe\, stable housing.
URL:https://flhousing.org/calendar/expediting-rehabilitation-and-demolition-home-replacement/
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