Agendas
HOME and Housing Trust Fund
All times Eastern. Agenda subject to change.
Speakers are published as they are confirmed.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES REGISTERED FOR THE HOME AND HTF MODULE.
Sunday Jan 12
Badge Pick-up & Registration
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
HOME Essentials, Part 1
New to the HOME program or looking for a refresher? Monte Franke will guide you through the program basics, including eligible activities, affordability, and income requirements; monitoring and compliance; community housing development organizations; and program deadlines.
TRAINERS
Monte Franke, Principal | Franke Consulting Group
Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting
HOME Rental Compliance, Part 1
Dive into the details of HOME rental compliance requirements in an advanced session covering inspections, rents, utility allowances, income documentation, and tools to track the status of activities and compliance in your portfolio.
TRAINERS
Jennifer Miller, Senior Manager | ICF
Les Warner, Senior Technical Specialist | ICF
Break
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS
HOME Essentials, Part 2
Refer to the session description under Part 1.
TRAINERS
Monte Franke, Principal | Franke Consulting Group
Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting
HOME Rental Compliance, Part 2
Refer to the session description under Part 1.
TRAINERS
Jennifer Miller, Senior Manager | ICF
Les Warner, Senior Technical Specialist | ICF
Break
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
HOME Essentials, Part 3
Refer to the session description under Part 1.
TRAINERS
Monte Franke, Principal | Franke Consulting Group
Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting
HOME Rental Compliance, Part 3
Refer to the session description under Part 1.
TRAINERS
Jennifer Miller, Senior Manager | ICF
Les Warner, Senior Technical Specialist | ICF
Monday Jan 13
Badge Pick-up & Registration
Continental Breakfast
Breaking News from HUD
Presentation
2025 HOME Final Rule Summary
Hear the latest developments on HOME, HOME-ARP, and the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) from senior officials at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including updates on allocations, program performance, and expected guidance in 2025.
SPEAKERS
Mila Fisher, Senior Affordable Housing Specialist, Program Policy Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Danielle Frazier, Director, Financial and Information Services Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Peter Huber, Deputy Director, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Martha Murray, Senior Affordable Housing Specialist, Program Policy Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Henrietta Owusu, Director, Program Policy Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Caitlin Renner, Assistant Director, Program Policy Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs |U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Ginny Sardone, Director, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Break
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Multiple Subsidy Deal Structuring and Compliance, Part 1
Explore the intricacies of structuring deals that rely on Housing Credit equity as well as HOME, HOME-ARP or HTF. Learn how to reconcile differing compliance requirements across subsidies.
TRAINER
Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting
IDIS, Part 1: Basics
The Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) is the reporting system used by participating jurisdictions to track their HOME grants. Learn the basics of how to use IDIS in this session.
TRAINERS
Courtney Christenson, Affordable Housing Specialist, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Danielle Frazier, Director, Financial and Information Services Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Teresa Palacio, Affordable Housing Specialist, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Implementing HOME-ARP Preferences Through Referral Methods
This session provides training on the various referral methods that can be utilized for HOME-ARP programs, including the implementation requirements for each method.
TRAINERS
Stephanie Carl, Lead Community Development Specialist | ICF
Kristen Richmond, Senior Manager | ICF
Networking Lunch
Seated lunch served 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Zeffert’s Java Joint Open
Sponsored by: 
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Multiple Subsidy Deal Structuring and Compliance, Part 2
Refer to the session description under Part 1.
TRAINER
Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting
IDIS, Part 2: Grant Closeout
Resource: IDIS Common Mistakes 2025
Learn key policies and procedures from HUD officials for closing out HOME grants in HUD’s IDIS system.
TRAINERS
Courtney Christenson, Affordable Housing Specialist, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Danielle Frazier, Director, Financial and Information Services Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Teresa Palacio, Affordable Housing Specialist, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Documenting Qualifying Populations in HOME-ARP Projects
Explore the essential recordkeeping requirements that govern the eligibility of HOME-ARP activities. Learn the forms of acceptable documentation for each qualifying population. Understand how preferences, limitations, and prioritization methods may necessitate additional documentation.
TRAINERS
Stephanie Carl, Lead Community Development Specialist | ICF
Kristen Richmond, Senior Manager | ICF
Break
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Build America, Buy America
As Build America, Buy America (BABA) domestic sourcing provisions begin to go into effect for HOME- and HTF-assisted new housing construction, learn about covered products, available exemptions and waivers, and how to document and report compliance.
TRAINER
Christopher Hart, Program Evaluation Specialist, Office of Community Planning and Development | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Trust Fund Essentials, Part 1
In this introductory session, expert trainers cover the Housing Trust Fund’s key statutory and regulatory requirements, federal funding updates, eligible activities and expenses, planning documents, and design of rental and homeownership programs.
TRAINERS
Jennifer Miller, Senior Manager | ICF
Les Warner, Senior Technical Specialist | ICF
Break
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Housing Trust Fund Essentials, Part 2
Refer to the session description under Part 1.
TRAINERS
Jennifer Miller, Senior Manager | ICF
Les Warner, Senior Technical Specialist | ICF
Home Buyer Training
Wondering about establishing or expanding a home buyer program using HOME funds? Learn more about the unique challenges and opportunities in using HOME funds for down payment assistance or the development of for-sale owner-occupied housing.
TRAINERS
Monte Franke, Principal | Franke Consulting Group
Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting
HOME and Housing Trust Fund Happy Hour
Expand your network as you reunite with old friends and make new ones among your peers in the affordable housing community.
Tuesday Jan 14
Badge Pick-Up & Registration
Continental Breakfast
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
New Uniform Relocation Act Updates and Next Steps
The Uniform Relocation Act (URA) establishes minimum treatment standards for people displaced from their homes, businesses, or farms by federally funded projects. Learn about the potential effects of new URA updates on projects involving funding from HOME, HOME-ARP, and HTF.
Environmental Issues
Learn from HUD staff about new and existing energy and environmental requirements for HOME and HTF developments, including new rules on flood risk management, radon remediation, and minimum building energy standards.
TRAINERS
Lauren Hayes Knutson, Director, Environmental Planning Division | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Andrew Poling, Program Analyst | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Break
COMMUNITY MEET-UP
OPEN ONLY TO HFA AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AND HTF ADMINISTRATORS REGISTERED FOR THE HOME MODULE.
HOME and HTF
Join other HOME and HTF administrators in an informal and candid conversation about all aspects of HOME and HTF program administration.
DISCUSSION LEADERS
Melanie Brewer, Senior Programs Administrator | Arizona Department of Housing
Abigail Phillips, HOME-ARP Program Manager | Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
