While HOME and HTF have many similarities, they are still different programs with different statutory and regulatory underpinnings. During this session, identify and discuss key programmatic differences states must be aware of when managing both programs. PARTICIPANTS Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA Consulting Ginny Sardone, Director, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department […]
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HUD staff guide you through the HOME and HTF environmental review processes and requirements. Hear the differences between the two programs explained and learn what that means for internal procedures and documentation. Discuss how to navigate the processes and requirements when projects are funded from both sources — and how to effectively manage it all. […]
HOME participating jurisdictions have invested in CHDO projects and CHDO capacity since the program’s inception. With the CHDO set-aside currently suspended and COVID-19 impacting organization finances, how can you help CHDOs survive in the current environment? Learn strategies to engage these long-time HOME partners and review and ask questions about certification rules, reservation deadlines, and […]
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Housing Trust Fund Essentials In this introductory session, learn about the Housing Trust Fund’s key statutory and regulatory requirements, eligible activities and expenses, and planning documents, as well as how to design your rental and homeownership programs. TRAINER Les Warner, Senior Technical Specialist | ICF […]
COVID Response, Part 1: Financial Oversight and Preserving At-Risk Assets Learn more about how the COVID-19 waivers can help stabilize a HOME rental project that is financially troubled. Discuss ways to identify at-risk properties and strategies for addressing longer-term viability post-COVID. TRAINERS Monte Franke, Principal | Franke Consulting Group Stephen Lathom, Senior Consultant | TDA […]
Read More… from COVID Response, Part 1: Financial Oversight and Preserving At-Risk Assets (HFAi21)
Get the most up-to-date guidance on policies, waivers, and best practices for administering HOME and the Housing Trust Fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. PARTICIPANTS Martha Murray, Affordable Housing Specialist | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Diane Thompson, Assistant Director, Program Policy Division, Office of Affordable Housing Programs | U.S. Department of Housing and […]
In this advanced session, learn how to use HUD’s updated monitoring exhibits for self-assessments and to develop risk-based monitoring policies and procedures. TRAINERS Carrie Kronberg, Community Development Consultant | ICF Shawna LaRue Moraille, Principal | ICF […]
New to the HOME program or looking for a refresher on the basics? Monte Franke and Steve Lathom are back by popular demand to guide you through the essentials, including eligible activities, affordability and income requirements, monitoring and compliance, community housing development organizations (CHDOs), and program deadlines. TRAINERS Monte Franke, Principal | Franke Consulting Group […]
In this advanced session, learn how to use HUD’s updated monitoring exhibits for self-assessments and to develop risk-based monitoring policies and procedures. We focus on the updated HOME Rental and Long-Term Compliance monitoring checklists HUD will use for future monitoring. TRAINERS Carrie Kronberg, Community Development Consultant | ICF Shawna LaRue Moraille, Principal | ICF […]
