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37th ANNUAL
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE
August 26-28, 2024 l Orlando |
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Unleash Your Impact: Register Now for the 37th Annual Florida Housing Coalition Affordable Housing Conference! |
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Increasing Affordable Housing Stock by Repurposing Unused or Underutilized Properties (Webinar) April 18, 2024 l 2:00 PM Register Here Integrating Energy
Efficiency into Rehab:
Part 2 - Funding Sources
for Energy Efficiency & Mitigation (Duke Energy sponsored Webinar) April 25, 2024 l 10 AM -11:15AM Register Here
SHIP File Documentation (Webinar) May 2, 2024 l 2:00 PM Register Here
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Working with Nonprofits, Sponsors and Sub Recipients (Webinar) May 8, 2024 l 10:00 AM Register Here
Proficiency in Income Qualification *(Workshop)* May 21, 2024 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Register Here
Building Capacity to Build: The Nonprofit as Affordable Housing Developer (New Developers Training Track) May 22, 2024 l 10 AM Register Here
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| Ribbon Cutting at the Phase II opening of Monroe Landings.Screengrab: WESH2 | Affordable housing project opens in Sanford Orlando Housing Authority and the Sanford Housing Authority attended the Phase II opening of Monroe Landings. Art Woodruff, Sanford Mayor, Kerry Wiggins, Sanford Commissioner, Richard Monocchio, Former Deputy HUD Secretary, and Melvin Philpot, Board Chair at the Sanford Housing Authority spoke at the event. WESH2 Dave McDaniel April 11, 2024 | | |
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Industry Letter 04-15-2024
Commissions Paid to
Real Estate Agents |
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TO: Freddie Mac Sellers
SUBJECT: COMMISSIONS PAID TO REAL ESTATE AGENTSThere have been recent inquiries concerning a proposed settlement agreement, subject to court approval, entered into by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in the Burnett et al and Moehrl et al cases. This Industry Letter addresses the current treatment of property seller-paid buyer agent fees under our interested party contribution requirements. | | |
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| Patriot Place Certified ‘Florida Green’ by
Florida Green Building Coalition St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP), a nonprofit that develops affordable housing, today announced that Patriot Place has earned Gold Certification under the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Homes Standard. “We are excited to be part of this important project. Homes for transitional veterans, built on a beautiful infill lot with an incredible live oak for them to sit and relax under,” noted FGBC President Bill Kachman. “To be involved with this project means so much knowing that Patriot Place will be able to house an at-risk or homeless veteran – after everything they have done for our country.” | | |
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Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida SUMMIT24
May 1, 2024 – 9:00AM Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33076 9am to 5pm Exciting News! Summit24 is just around the corner, and you're invited to join me in making a significant impact! Hosted by the Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida, this event promises to be a groundbreaking gathering of minds and hearts, dedicated to tackling financial inequity and building a fairer economy for all. This year, we're diving deep into strategies for closing the racial wealth gap, empowering communities through financial literacy, and challenging systemic barriers. It's more than an event; it's a movement towards a just economy where everyone has a fair shot. Cornell Crews Jr. Executive Director Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida | | |
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HUD Announces $10 Million Funding Opportunity for Community Revitalization Efforts April 9, 2024
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HUD Awards $83 Million to Boost Local Affordable Housing and Community Development
April 5, 2024
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| Missing Middle housing.AARP |
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Can Technology Help Build Better Housing?
PLANETIZEN Hugh McFall April 8, 2024 | |
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Why Combining
Community Land Trusts and Limited-Equity Cooperatives Benefits Residents
SHELTERFORCE Andrew Heben Jeffrey Albanese April 5, 2024 | |
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| Mayor Donna Deegan announces 10 million dollars in 2024 budget for affordable housing. Screengrab: News4Jax |
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Mayor: $10M in 2024 budget will jumpstart affordable housing loan fund for developers
NEWS4JAX Khalil Maycock April 10, 2024 | |
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| Homeless man on park bench with warm cup
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More and more Florida seniors are struggling to stay in their homes
WFSU Margie Menzel April 14, 2024 | |
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| Housing and Development Planner
Under the general direction of the Housing Manager, administrative and supervisory work assisting the Housing Division in program management. Highly responsible, professional, and technical work requiring skills and knowledge of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the State of Florida State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program, and local grant programs in housing and community development programs. | |
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| Human Services Assistant Director Under executive direction, the purpose of the position is to perform highly responsible work managing Federal, State, and locally funded programs associated with Housing, Community Development, and/or Community Services. Programs may consist of but are not limited to the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP), Shelter Plus Care, and other department programs targeted to serve low to moderate income County residents. | |
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| Community Health Program Coordinator The purpose of the position is to organize and establish partnerships with internal and external partners to offer comprehensive information regarding services and resources that enhances the medical and mental health well-being for Osceola County citizens. | |
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| Housing Rehab Grant Inspector -
Third-party Consultant The duties of the Housing Rehab Inspector include the following: Import construction and product specifications into the Housing Developer Pro software provided by Wellington which reflects local building codes and product standards. The inspector will coordinate with the homeowners identified by Wellington grants staff to complete no less than one (1) on-site inspection of each residence identified for rehabilitation to determine the scope of work to be addressed through Wellington’s Housing Rehabilitation programs. Prepare a scope of work, bid specifications, and cost estimates using Housing Develop Pro software provided by Wellington. Complete on-site inspections, preparation of bid specifications, the scope of work and cost estimates within 30 business days following receipt of written request from Wellington. | |
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Hunt, Guillot & Associates is a multi-disciplined project management and engineering services company providing professional services to an extensive portfolio of customers throughout numerous industries for more than 20 years. HGA is currently looking to fill the following positions in Lee County and is particularly motivated to find local professionals who’d be available for onsite work in these positions. |
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Assistant Project Manager
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| Case Worker Supervisor,
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
Community Assistance Division The Case Worker Supervisor will be responsible for determining eligibility for subsidized housing qualifications/requirements. Specifically the selected candidate will assist with the planning and managing of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS), Family Unification Program (FUP), Mainstream Program, Section 8 Homeownership Program and other programs. | |
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| Program Development Supervisor This position will lead the Housing Development section within the Division and will primarily administer the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program and affordable housing projects under other federal, state and local grants. The application closes April 12 with the possibility of an extension. | |
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