2022 CONFERENCE AGENDA & WORKSHOPS' DESCRIPTIONS
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WORKSHOPS' DESCRIPTIONS
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Community Reinvestment Act Modernization: Will it ever happen!
The Community Reinvestment Act modernization journey formally began in 2018 and what a trip it’s been! There is renewed hope that the journey might be coming to an end. After a controversial OCC only final rule was rescinded in July of 2021, on May 5, 2022, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a joint notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen and modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulatory framework. Good news indeed but will this be the rule that “sticks”? Come back again and interact with a panel of CRA experts who will discuss what they think this might mean for banks and Utah communities.
Moderator: Michael Martinez, American Express Center for Community Development
Presenters: Alan Urie, Synchrony Bank; Jan Bergeson, Ally Bank; Steven Nielsen, Rocky Mountain CRC
Supportive Housing: a foundation for solving the issue of homelessness
This session will provide an overview of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and how it is a solution to providing trauma-informed housing and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. PSH supports individuals and families in need of behavioral health and other supportive services to remain housed and thrive. There will be an additional focus and a case study on Second Chance Center’s Development of Re-Entry Housing Providence at the Heights and their ongoing development activities.
The session will begin with a high-level overview of PSH; what is it exactly, who lives there and who is involved in developing a project? From there, we will take a deeper dive into the Housing First model, an evidence-based practice that is guided by the belief that people need their basic needs addressed before attending to anything less critical, such as getting a job, creating a budget, or attending to addiction or mental health issues. Tenant choice and self-determination are critical in housing selection and participation in services. Housing First does not require that people experiencing homelessness address their problems, including behavioral health problems, or “graduate” through a series of programs before they can access housing. Housing is a foundation from which people can build their lives; once individuals are stably housed and feel safe, they can attend to meeting some of their other needs and hopefully find improvements in their health (physical, mental, spiritual, etc.) and overall well-being.
The presentation will also cover the guiding principles of harm reduction and trauma-informed care. We will discuss what trauma-informed organizations within supportive housing projects look like (from the maintenance staff to the front-line care workers). The presentation will also discuss how trauma-informed design is not only at the forefront of services and programming but also how it is woven into the physical design of the building, from the exterior to common spaces to individual apartments.
Presenters: Brigid Korce, Associate, Beaux Simone Consulting, Wanda Harrison, Director of Resident Services, PATH Providence at the Heights
Redlining and segregation policies that affect our society today.
Redlining and zoning practices are affecting thousands of communities of color and low-income communities. While the pandemic was at its peak, many state health departments and national organizations collected data that correlates health outcomes and zoning laws. Their findings revealed that historically redlined communities have had more difficulties recovering from the harmful effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, we will learn about the root causes of redlining, the implementation of zoning laws since the 1900s, and how those policies are utilized and impact communities in the state of Utah and across the country.
Presenters: Bruce C. Mitchell, National Community Reinvestment Coalition and Yehemy Zavala Orozco, Utah Housing Coalition
Utah’s 2022 Housing Policy Changes
During the 2022 Utah General Legislative Session, UHC’s members and partners have worked collectively with state lawmakers and leadership to enact several policy changes related to zoning, moderate-income plans, and transit, among major issues. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of what our communities are working on. Plus, we will make the acronyms of affordable housing less confusing and will lay out the numbers and statistics.
Presenters: Representative Steve Waldrip, Beth Holbrook, UTA, Cameron Diehl, Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Andrew Gruber, Wasatch Front Regional Council
Facilitator: Francisca Blanc, Utah Housing Coalition
The Community Reinvestment Act modernization journey formally began in 2018 and what a trip it’s been! There is renewed hope that the journey might be coming to an end. After a controversial OCC only final rule was rescinded in July of 2021, on May 5, 2022, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a joint notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen and modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulatory framework. Good news indeed but will this be the rule that “sticks”? Come back again and interact with a panel of CRA experts who will discuss what they think this might mean for banks and Utah communities.
Moderator: Michael Martinez, American Express Center for Community Development
Presenters: Alan Urie, Synchrony Bank; Jan Bergeson, Ally Bank; Steven Nielsen, Rocky Mountain CRC
Supportive Housing: a foundation for solving the issue of homelessness
This session will provide an overview of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and how it is a solution to providing trauma-informed housing and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. PSH supports individuals and families in need of behavioral health and other supportive services to remain housed and thrive. There will be an additional focus and a case study on Second Chance Center’s Development of Re-Entry Housing Providence at the Heights and their ongoing development activities.
The session will begin with a high-level overview of PSH; what is it exactly, who lives there and who is involved in developing a project? From there, we will take a deeper dive into the Housing First model, an evidence-based practice that is guided by the belief that people need their basic needs addressed before attending to anything less critical, such as getting a job, creating a budget, or attending to addiction or mental health issues. Tenant choice and self-determination are critical in housing selection and participation in services. Housing First does not require that people experiencing homelessness address their problems, including behavioral health problems, or “graduate” through a series of programs before they can access housing. Housing is a foundation from which people can build their lives; once individuals are stably housed and feel safe, they can attend to meeting some of their other needs and hopefully find improvements in their health (physical, mental, spiritual, etc.) and overall well-being.
The presentation will also cover the guiding principles of harm reduction and trauma-informed care. We will discuss what trauma-informed organizations within supportive housing projects look like (from the maintenance staff to the front-line care workers). The presentation will also discuss how trauma-informed design is not only at the forefront of services and programming but also how it is woven into the physical design of the building, from the exterior to common spaces to individual apartments.
Presenters: Brigid Korce, Associate, Beaux Simone Consulting, Wanda Harrison, Director of Resident Services, PATH Providence at the Heights
Redlining and segregation policies that affect our society today.
Redlining and zoning practices are affecting thousands of communities of color and low-income communities. While the pandemic was at its peak, many state health departments and national organizations collected data that correlates health outcomes and zoning laws. Their findings revealed that historically redlined communities have had more difficulties recovering from the harmful effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, we will learn about the root causes of redlining, the implementation of zoning laws since the 1900s, and how those policies are utilized and impact communities in the state of Utah and across the country.
Presenters: Bruce C. Mitchell, National Community Reinvestment Coalition and Yehemy Zavala Orozco, Utah Housing Coalition
Utah’s 2022 Housing Policy Changes
During the 2022 Utah General Legislative Session, UHC’s members and partners have worked collectively with state lawmakers and leadership to enact several policy changes related to zoning, moderate-income plans, and transit, among major issues. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of what our communities are working on. Plus, we will make the acronyms of affordable housing less confusing and will lay out the numbers and statistics.
Presenters: Representative Steve Waldrip, Beth Holbrook, UTA, Cameron Diehl, Utah League of Cities and Towns, and Andrew Gruber, Wasatch Front Regional Council
Facilitator: Francisca Blanc, Utah Housing Coalition
Affordable Housing Development for Beginners—an Overview
This workshop will provide a broad understanding of what is involved in affordable housing development. It includes a high-level overview of everything—from the glimmer of an idea to the assessment of need, identification of the optimal partners and right financial resources, and operation of a successful program after move-in. The workshop includes hearing from financial partners about what they look for in a project proposal.
Presenters: Jason Glidden, Park City Municipal Corporation; Pat Matheson, Mountainlands Community Housing Trust; Nicholas Berger, Rocky Mountain CRC
Twinning 9% and 4% Projects
This workshop will explore the topic of combining 9% and 4% tax credits in the same development. Structuring this ambitious financial model can achieve greater density and greater income stratification, but it requires careful planning and documentation. Come learn from the experts who have been successful in twinning 9% and 4% tax credits!
Presenters: Steve Graham, and David BrInt, Brinshore Development, LLC
Advancing State Policies: Utah’s First-Ever Eviction Expungement Law
Advocacy is based on real problems that affect real people in real-time. Addressing housing instability issues is not always easy or fast. COVID-19 brought to the surface many issues that existed before the pandemic but also shed light on possible solutions to creating housing stability in the future. The pandemic taught us that pragmatic policy solutions can be enacted through research, data, collaboration, and negotiation. In this workshop, you will hear how the eviction expungement bill came to be and its implications in real life.
Presenters: Francisca Blanc, Utah Housing Coalition, Representative Marsha Judkins, Senator Kirk Jr. Cullimore, Kendall McLelland, Utah Legal Services, Dave Todd, Law Offices of Kirk Cullimore
Becoming a Star Property Manager in a Time of Crisis
Becoming a property manager oftentimes requires learning on the job. It can be frustrating, as you might have conflicting values or you might face criticism due to miscommunication. We want you to learn best practices from experts in the field that helped them personally and professionally.
Presenters: Tiffany Clement, Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation, Jon Neviaser, Rize Property Management, Shellie McHaley, Monte Vista Manufactured Home Community
Facilitator: Joanna Kerr, Artspace Communities
This workshop will provide a broad understanding of what is involved in affordable housing development. It includes a high-level overview of everything—from the glimmer of an idea to the assessment of need, identification of the optimal partners and right financial resources, and operation of a successful program after move-in. The workshop includes hearing from financial partners about what they look for in a project proposal.
Presenters: Jason Glidden, Park City Municipal Corporation; Pat Matheson, Mountainlands Community Housing Trust; Nicholas Berger, Rocky Mountain CRC
Twinning 9% and 4% Projects
This workshop will explore the topic of combining 9% and 4% tax credits in the same development. Structuring this ambitious financial model can achieve greater density and greater income stratification, but it requires careful planning and documentation. Come learn from the experts who have been successful in twinning 9% and 4% tax credits!
Presenters: Steve Graham, and David BrInt, Brinshore Development, LLC
Advancing State Policies: Utah’s First-Ever Eviction Expungement Law
Advocacy is based on real problems that affect real people in real-time. Addressing housing instability issues is not always easy or fast. COVID-19 brought to the surface many issues that existed before the pandemic but also shed light on possible solutions to creating housing stability in the future. The pandemic taught us that pragmatic policy solutions can be enacted through research, data, collaboration, and negotiation. In this workshop, you will hear how the eviction expungement bill came to be and its implications in real life.
Presenters: Francisca Blanc, Utah Housing Coalition, Representative Marsha Judkins, Senator Kirk Jr. Cullimore, Kendall McLelland, Utah Legal Services, Dave Todd, Law Offices of Kirk Cullimore
Becoming a Star Property Manager in a Time of Crisis
Becoming a property manager oftentimes requires learning on the job. It can be frustrating, as you might have conflicting values or you might face criticism due to miscommunication. We want you to learn best practices from experts in the field that helped them personally and professionally.
Presenters: Tiffany Clement, Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation, Jon Neviaser, Rize Property Management, Shellie McHaley, Monte Vista Manufactured Home Community
Facilitator: Joanna Kerr, Artspace Communities
Tax Credits 101
Did you know the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is the most important resource for creating affordable housing in the United States today? Over the past 34 years, LIHTC has financed the development of over 3.4 million affordable rental homes throughout the nation. If you are considering developing housing units in your community, you will want to attend this session to learn about the program. This session will cover some of the basic concepts of LIHTC development and compliance.
Presenter: Anna Sullivan, Utah Housing Corporation
With This Partnership Agreement, I Thee Wed
Entering into a 15-year partnership with your investor requires careful consideration. Once you receive your award of Housing Credits, you will be courted by many suitors. This 15-year relationship must be carefully negotiated. You will be asked to make certain commitments, and you will have your own set of expectations. Learn more about the realities of a long-term tax credit partnership.
Presenters: Terry Gentry, The Richman Group, Rob Singleton, Winthrop & Weinstine,
Todd Fabian, National Equity Fund, Inc, James Dunton, Raymond James
Choosing an Equity Approach
Systemic racism, past and present, has led to significant racial disparities in housing. Just focusing on rental housing, we see these disparities in both renter demographics and adverse outcomes experienced by renters, such as cost burdens, evictions, and homelessness. This session will explore the ways in which housing organizations, policy makers, and other stakeholders can use the framework of IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Systems-thinking) to increase housing opportunities for families with low-incomes and especially for households in marginalized communities.
Presenter: Renee Willis, National Low Income Housing Coalition
EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE
It goes without saying, regardless of the position one is involved in a landlord-tenant dispute, it is complicated. It also should be noted that EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE, to some degree. Landlords, tenants, advocates, representatives or whoever is involved in a housing dispute can find themselves feeling very passionate about a resolution and even come frustrated with the negotiation, laws and resources available. All sides have a perspective, but the power of a neutral perspective is invaluable for many reasons. The day-to-day interactions do not come without frustration, roadblocks and even some barriers, but creative solutions, clear communication and accountability assist in positive resolution. Often, we may need a second voice, a neutral voice, another view or an unthought-of solution: that is where mediation may come in handy.
The mediation strategy can provide an understanding of reality versus expectation, the ability to balance business needs with personal circumstances and accountability in a housing crisis event. This is where the mediation negotiation initiative begins. Mediation is a tool that may allow an outside perspective, various creative solutions, a de-escalation or perhaps a pause in terms of problem-solving. Join us for a discussion on how mediation can help, how to have those hard conversations and how to create solutions to stabilize and educate your tenants and landlords in your network.
Presenter: Heather Lester, Utah Community Action
Did you know the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is the most important resource for creating affordable housing in the United States today? Over the past 34 years, LIHTC has financed the development of over 3.4 million affordable rental homes throughout the nation. If you are considering developing housing units in your community, you will want to attend this session to learn about the program. This session will cover some of the basic concepts of LIHTC development and compliance.
Presenter: Anna Sullivan, Utah Housing Corporation
With This Partnership Agreement, I Thee Wed
Entering into a 15-year partnership with your investor requires careful consideration. Once you receive your award of Housing Credits, you will be courted by many suitors. This 15-year relationship must be carefully negotiated. You will be asked to make certain commitments, and you will have your own set of expectations. Learn more about the realities of a long-term tax credit partnership.
Presenters: Terry Gentry, The Richman Group, Rob Singleton, Winthrop & Weinstine,
Todd Fabian, National Equity Fund, Inc, James Dunton, Raymond James
Choosing an Equity Approach
Systemic racism, past and present, has led to significant racial disparities in housing. Just focusing on rental housing, we see these disparities in both renter demographics and adverse outcomes experienced by renters, such as cost burdens, evictions, and homelessness. This session will explore the ways in which housing organizations, policy makers, and other stakeholders can use the framework of IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Systems-thinking) to increase housing opportunities for families with low-incomes and especially for households in marginalized communities.
Presenter: Renee Willis, National Low Income Housing Coalition
EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE
It goes without saying, regardless of the position one is involved in a landlord-tenant dispute, it is complicated. It also should be noted that EVERYTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE, to some degree. Landlords, tenants, advocates, representatives or whoever is involved in a housing dispute can find themselves feeling very passionate about a resolution and even come frustrated with the negotiation, laws and resources available. All sides have a perspective, but the power of a neutral perspective is invaluable for many reasons. The day-to-day interactions do not come without frustration, roadblocks and even some barriers, but creative solutions, clear communication and accountability assist in positive resolution. Often, we may need a second voice, a neutral voice, another view or an unthought-of solution: that is where mediation may come in handy.
The mediation strategy can provide an understanding of reality versus expectation, the ability to balance business needs with personal circumstances and accountability in a housing crisis event. This is where the mediation negotiation initiative begins. Mediation is a tool that may allow an outside perspective, various creative solutions, a de-escalation or perhaps a pause in terms of problem-solving. Join us for a discussion on how mediation can help, how to have those hard conversations and how to create solutions to stabilize and educate your tenants and landlords in your network.
Presenter: Heather Lester, Utah Community Action
Permanent Supportive Housing Development
This session will provide an overview of Permanent Supportive Housing and how it is a solution to providing trauma-informed housing and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. PSH supports individuals and families in need of behavioral health and other supportive services to remain housed and thrive. The proposed session will begin with a high-level Overview of Permanent Supportive Housing; what is it exactly, who lives there and who is involved in developing a project? From there, we will take a deeper dive into the Housing First Model, an evidence-based practice that is guided by the belief that people need basic needs addressed before attending to anything less critical, such as getting a job, creating a budget, or attending to addiction or mental health issues.
The session will also focus on the development of Supportive Housing through leveraging and braiding of funding sources so that state and local investments in housing are maximized. the formation of “Development Teams” in Permanent Supportive Housing and how private, public, non-profit, and health care providers can work together to leverage their skills sets and funding to maximize investment in Supportive Housing.
BeauxSimone will highlight took-kit outcomes in Colorado and New Mexico as well as their extensive work in Tribal and Indigenous communities. Additional focus and Case Study on Second Chance Center’s Development of Re-Entry Housing Providence at the Heights and their ongoing development activities to increase these housing programs.
Presenters: Brigid Korce, Associate, BeauxSimone Consulting, Wanda Harrison, Director of Resident Services, PATH Providence at the Heights
Maximizing Your Developer Fee
Many sources of capital are utilized in the development of affordable housing. With high construction costs and rising interest rates, developers are increasingly deferring more of their developer fee to fill gaps to help pencil a deal. This session explores how to avoid common pitfalls to keep the project on track/within budget and, in return, maximize your developer fee.
Presenters: Amy Mandell, Wells Fargo, Bob Rice, Title Resources Guaranty Company, Jon Peterson, and Ryan Kelly, Tax Credit Development.
Moderator: Natasha Pfeiffer, Rocky Mountain CRC
How We Ended Up Here: Now What
Our leaders in the healthcare system are paying attention to what their communities are facing. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (UDOHS) has created intentional practices and plans to advance equity practices. They have identified risk and protective factors by collecting social determinants of health in areas that are considered “hazardous.” They will share solutions they are implementing after discussing their findings.
After the abolition of slavery, leaders segregated black communities from white communities. Since then, many practices that segregated communities of color are still in place. This workshop will also discuss redlining, the consequence of abolishing slavery.
Presenters: Yehemy Zavala Orozco, Utah Housing Coalition, Jill Christian & Ally Cowdell, COVID Community Partnership Project Coordinator Office of Health Equity-Utah Department of Health and Human Services (UDOHS), Greg Wilson, National Community Reinvestment Coalition
How we can all work together when we know all the facts
Managing residential properties is not an easy task and most often you are not prepared or sufficiently trained when dealing with frustrated tenants or tenants in crisis. Building on the two previous workshops, best practices, and mediation, this session will be open to any attendee to bring up a topic for discussion. The facilitators and participants will bring their expertise to help all of us have better landlord-tenant relationships.
Today, we will have an open and meaningful discussion where participants will share concerns and best practices by listening to some of the difficulties community members have expressed to the Utah Housing Coalition.
Facilitator: Joanna Kerr, Artspace Communities, and Heather Lester, Utah Community Action
This session will provide an overview of Permanent Supportive Housing and how it is a solution to providing trauma-informed housing and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. PSH supports individuals and families in need of behavioral health and other supportive services to remain housed and thrive. The proposed session will begin with a high-level Overview of Permanent Supportive Housing; what is it exactly, who lives there and who is involved in developing a project? From there, we will take a deeper dive into the Housing First Model, an evidence-based practice that is guided by the belief that people need basic needs addressed before attending to anything less critical, such as getting a job, creating a budget, or attending to addiction or mental health issues.
The session will also focus on the development of Supportive Housing through leveraging and braiding of funding sources so that state and local investments in housing are maximized. the formation of “Development Teams” in Permanent Supportive Housing and how private, public, non-profit, and health care providers can work together to leverage their skills sets and funding to maximize investment in Supportive Housing.
BeauxSimone will highlight took-kit outcomes in Colorado and New Mexico as well as their extensive work in Tribal and Indigenous communities. Additional focus and Case Study on Second Chance Center’s Development of Re-Entry Housing Providence at the Heights and their ongoing development activities to increase these housing programs.
Presenters: Brigid Korce, Associate, BeauxSimone Consulting, Wanda Harrison, Director of Resident Services, PATH Providence at the Heights
Maximizing Your Developer Fee
Many sources of capital are utilized in the development of affordable housing. With high construction costs and rising interest rates, developers are increasingly deferring more of their developer fee to fill gaps to help pencil a deal. This session explores how to avoid common pitfalls to keep the project on track/within budget and, in return, maximize your developer fee.
Presenters: Amy Mandell, Wells Fargo, Bob Rice, Title Resources Guaranty Company, Jon Peterson, and Ryan Kelly, Tax Credit Development.
Moderator: Natasha Pfeiffer, Rocky Mountain CRC
How We Ended Up Here: Now What
Our leaders in the healthcare system are paying attention to what their communities are facing. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (UDOHS) has created intentional practices and plans to advance equity practices. They have identified risk and protective factors by collecting social determinants of health in areas that are considered “hazardous.” They will share solutions they are implementing after discussing their findings.
After the abolition of slavery, leaders segregated black communities from white communities. Since then, many practices that segregated communities of color are still in place. This workshop will also discuss redlining, the consequence of abolishing slavery.
Presenters: Yehemy Zavala Orozco, Utah Housing Coalition, Jill Christian & Ally Cowdell, COVID Community Partnership Project Coordinator Office of Health Equity-Utah Department of Health and Human Services (UDOHS), Greg Wilson, National Community Reinvestment Coalition
How we can all work together when we know all the facts
Managing residential properties is not an easy task and most often you are not prepared or sufficiently trained when dealing with frustrated tenants or tenants in crisis. Building on the two previous workshops, best practices, and mediation, this session will be open to any attendee to bring up a topic for discussion. The facilitators and participants will bring their expertise to help all of us have better landlord-tenant relationships.
Today, we will have an open and meaningful discussion where participants will share concerns and best practices by listening to some of the difficulties community members have expressed to the Utah Housing Coalition.
Facilitator: Joanna Kerr, Artspace Communities, and Heather Lester, Utah Community Action
Modular Housing Solutions: Lessons Learned
This session looks at modular construction techniques for single and multi-family structures as solutions to housing affordability and availability gaps, the process of finding a market and creating a community development housing start-up, and the advantages and obstacles to deploying modular housing at volume. We will discuss your community needs and avenues to address them, where are you in the process, and any barriers you may be facing. This session follows “Alternative Housing and Zoning” presented in 2021.
Presenter: Mark Flinn, Consultant
The Secrets to Successfully Financing a Permanent Supportive Housing Project
We'll draw from experts who have successfully created Permanent Supportive Housing projects throughout Utah. We'll discuss capital sources for construction as well as ongoing services. Learn how to plan for serving those with the most challenging needs and deliver for your community.
Presenters: Carol Hollowell, Switchpoint Community Resource Center, Shawn McMillen, First Step House and Michelle Flynn, the Road Home
Improve Monitoring of Tenants in Deed Restriction Properties
Developers, housing authorities, and property managers are tasked with ensuring their tenants continuously comply with affordability and other deed restrictions associated with their units: a tedious yet critical task in the affordable housing realm. Annual affidavit checks are time-consuming for staff, and the paper trail can be difficult to keep track of for landlords and tenants. This session will highlight an innovative online platform used by the Housing Department of Vail, Colorado, that streamlines deed restriction compliance processes, resulting in higher compliance statistics with tenants and fewer headaches and hours contributed by staff. If you are still monitoring your deed restrictions with paper trails and physical affidavits and are looking to consolidate and organize your compliance systems, this session is for you.
Presenter: George Ruther, Director of Housing in Vail
NeighborWorks America: Counseling Solutions for Vulnerable Populations & Homelessness in Times of Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has caused an uptick in families who need housing counseling assistance. Those at a higher risk include households with minimal to no savings, limited English proficiency, older populations and many more. These same vulnerable populations are at high risk of becoming homeless. However, with the proper tools, which you’ll gain in this session, housing counseling agencies can help minimize the risk and impact of current financial circumstances on these vulnerable populations. In this 90-minute webinar, you will define what constitutes a population that is susceptible to becoming homeless. You'll then identify challenges and explore services and protections available during and after the COVID-19 crisis, as well as analyze processes for effectively delivering high levels of service when counseling vulnerable populations. This includes how to establish partnerships with community agencies and navigate the proper workflow of referring clients that are identified as vulnerable or at risk.
This course provides 1.5 NCHEC continuing education hours
This session looks at modular construction techniques for single and multi-family structures as solutions to housing affordability and availability gaps, the process of finding a market and creating a community development housing start-up, and the advantages and obstacles to deploying modular housing at volume. We will discuss your community needs and avenues to address them, where are you in the process, and any barriers you may be facing. This session follows “Alternative Housing and Zoning” presented in 2021.
Presenter: Mark Flinn, Consultant
The Secrets to Successfully Financing a Permanent Supportive Housing Project
We'll draw from experts who have successfully created Permanent Supportive Housing projects throughout Utah. We'll discuss capital sources for construction as well as ongoing services. Learn how to plan for serving those with the most challenging needs and deliver for your community.
Presenters: Carol Hollowell, Switchpoint Community Resource Center, Shawn McMillen, First Step House and Michelle Flynn, the Road Home
Improve Monitoring of Tenants in Deed Restriction Properties
Developers, housing authorities, and property managers are tasked with ensuring their tenants continuously comply with affordability and other deed restrictions associated with their units: a tedious yet critical task in the affordable housing realm. Annual affidavit checks are time-consuming for staff, and the paper trail can be difficult to keep track of for landlords and tenants. This session will highlight an innovative online platform used by the Housing Department of Vail, Colorado, that streamlines deed restriction compliance processes, resulting in higher compliance statistics with tenants and fewer headaches and hours contributed by staff. If you are still monitoring your deed restrictions with paper trails and physical affidavits and are looking to consolidate and organize your compliance systems, this session is for you.
Presenter: George Ruther, Director of Housing in Vail
NeighborWorks America: Counseling Solutions for Vulnerable Populations & Homelessness in Times of Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has caused an uptick in families who need housing counseling assistance. Those at a higher risk include households with minimal to no savings, limited English proficiency, older populations and many more. These same vulnerable populations are at high risk of becoming homeless. However, with the proper tools, which you’ll gain in this session, housing counseling agencies can help minimize the risk and impact of current financial circumstances on these vulnerable populations. In this 90-minute webinar, you will define what constitutes a population that is susceptible to becoming homeless. You'll then identify challenges and explore services and protections available during and after the COVID-19 crisis, as well as analyze processes for effectively delivering high levels of service when counseling vulnerable populations. This includes how to establish partnerships with community agencies and navigate the proper workflow of referring clients that are identified as vulnerable or at risk.
This course provides 1.5 NCHEC continuing education hours
Anticipating Construction Costs in a Financially Volatile Market
The development of affordable housing always carries a certain degree of financial risk; however, the last three years have seen unprecedented changes in the availability and costs of both skilled labor and construction materials. Construction budgets established during predevelopment have repeatedly fallen significantly short of actual costs, requiring developers to be nimble in securing additional financing and flexible in adjusting building scope to meet the financial demands of the current market. Anticipating future costs during predevelopment and developing appropriate contingencies are key ingredients to successful projects. In this panel discussion, representatives from developers, contractors, and the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund will examine both market trends and methodologies employed over the past few years to successfully advance projects despite significant fiscal barriers.
Presenters: Pentalon Construction, Bonneville Builders, and Carol Hollowell, Switchpoint Community Resource Center
Developing as a Public Housing Agency (PHA)/Nonprofit – Best Practices
Navigating the world of affordable housing development is challenging. During this special session reserved exclusively for executive directors, CEOs and presidents of PHAs and nonprofits, leaders will have an opportunity to discuss both the challenges and best practices of developing affordable housing. Come prepared to ask questions and share experiences with your peers in a round-table format.
Facilitator: Andi Beadles, Weber County Housing Authority
Community Land Trusts 101: Preserving Affordability
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are increasingly becoming the go-to model for preserving permanent affordability in many communities. Combining the CLT model with other affordable housing programs is a "win-win" for keeping homes affordable in the long term. What are CLTs and how do they work? This session will provide an overview of the nuts and bolts of the CLT structure to explain how affordability is preserved for the long-term, and it will dive deep into an innovative partnership between the Moab Area Community Land Trust and the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah as they develop Arroyo Crossing, a 300-unit, 100% affordable subdivision located in Moab, Utah. This case study will show how CLTs work on the ground and how they're combining multiple established affordable housing programs to create long-term affordability in an extremely hot market.
Presenters: Kaitlin Myers, Moab Area Community Land Trust, Ben Riley, Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah
NeighborWorks America: Rental Counseling & Eviction Preventions in Times of Crisis
The impact of COVID-19 on renters means that housing counselors will likely encounter a substantial increase in rental counseling demand. Counseling renters during and after the pandemic will require updates to current rental counseling processes, including an understanding of new relief programs. This course will arm learners with the most current information on the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act, government assistance programs, eviction moratorium and rental relief options. It will also provide tips and resources so housing counselors can assist clients efficiently and effectively during the pandemic, helping clients avoid eviction after moratoria are lifted. You will also be provided with the latest updates on tenant rights and federal procedures during the current health and economic crisis.
This course provides 1.5 hours of continuing education
The development of affordable housing always carries a certain degree of financial risk; however, the last three years have seen unprecedented changes in the availability and costs of both skilled labor and construction materials. Construction budgets established during predevelopment have repeatedly fallen significantly short of actual costs, requiring developers to be nimble in securing additional financing and flexible in adjusting building scope to meet the financial demands of the current market. Anticipating future costs during predevelopment and developing appropriate contingencies are key ingredients to successful projects. In this panel discussion, representatives from developers, contractors, and the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund will examine both market trends and methodologies employed over the past few years to successfully advance projects despite significant fiscal barriers.
Presenters: Pentalon Construction, Bonneville Builders, and Carol Hollowell, Switchpoint Community Resource Center
Developing as a Public Housing Agency (PHA)/Nonprofit – Best Practices
Navigating the world of affordable housing development is challenging. During this special session reserved exclusively for executive directors, CEOs and presidents of PHAs and nonprofits, leaders will have an opportunity to discuss both the challenges and best practices of developing affordable housing. Come prepared to ask questions and share experiences with your peers in a round-table format.
Facilitator: Andi Beadles, Weber County Housing Authority
Community Land Trusts 101: Preserving Affordability
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are increasingly becoming the go-to model for preserving permanent affordability in many communities. Combining the CLT model with other affordable housing programs is a "win-win" for keeping homes affordable in the long term. What are CLTs and how do they work? This session will provide an overview of the nuts and bolts of the CLT structure to explain how affordability is preserved for the long-term, and it will dive deep into an innovative partnership between the Moab Area Community Land Trust and the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah as they develop Arroyo Crossing, a 300-unit, 100% affordable subdivision located in Moab, Utah. This case study will show how CLTs work on the ground and how they're combining multiple established affordable housing programs to create long-term affordability in an extremely hot market.
Presenters: Kaitlin Myers, Moab Area Community Land Trust, Ben Riley, Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah
NeighborWorks America: Rental Counseling & Eviction Preventions in Times of Crisis
The impact of COVID-19 on renters means that housing counselors will likely encounter a substantial increase in rental counseling demand. Counseling renters during and after the pandemic will require updates to current rental counseling processes, including an understanding of new relief programs. This course will arm learners with the most current information on the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act, government assistance programs, eviction moratorium and rental relief options. It will also provide tips and resources so housing counselors can assist clients efficiently and effectively during the pandemic, helping clients avoid eviction after moratoria are lifted. You will also be provided with the latest updates on tenant rights and federal procedures during the current health and economic crisis.
This course provides 1.5 hours of continuing education
NeighborWorks America: Navigating Credit Concerns Amidst an Eviction/Foreclosure
Homeowners and renters alike are finding themselves wondering what happens now that I may be evicted from my home. Will I ever be able to rent again, or purchase a home again? As a counselor, how can you help? When an Eviction or Foreclosure is inevitable, providing timely and accurate steps to navigate through the credit implications, while giving hope of moving beyond the crisis, is a valuable skill.
This is a 90-minute faculty-led webinar that will provide tips and reinforce the tools and skills needed to help clients transition gracefully while equipping them for the journey to restore and rebuild.
The webinar training will include resource materials, check-and-reflect activities, interactive polling, and participant Q&A with the faculty. A quiz will open at the conclusion of the session which must be passed in order to obtain a certificate and credit toward continuing education hours. Participants can access the training site upon registration and begin looking at the available resources prior to the live online training session. Participants will complete the quiz and print their certificate immediately after the live session.
This course provides 1.5 hours of continuing education.
Homeowners and renters alike are finding themselves wondering what happens now that I may be evicted from my home. Will I ever be able to rent again, or purchase a home again? As a counselor, how can you help? When an Eviction or Foreclosure is inevitable, providing timely and accurate steps to navigate through the credit implications, while giving hope of moving beyond the crisis, is a valuable skill.
This is a 90-minute faculty-led webinar that will provide tips and reinforce the tools and skills needed to help clients transition gracefully while equipping them for the journey to restore and rebuild.
The webinar training will include resource materials, check-and-reflect activities, interactive polling, and participant Q&A with the faculty. A quiz will open at the conclusion of the session which must be passed in order to obtain a certificate and credit toward continuing education hours. Participants can access the training site upon registration and begin looking at the available resources prior to the live online training session. Participants will complete the quiz and print their certificate immediately after the live session.
This course provides 1.5 hours of continuing education.
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