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SUMMARY:Delaware County Fair Housing Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join The Housing Equality Center on Friday\, May 29\, 2026 at 10 am via ZOOM as Vanessa Raymond-Garcia\, Senior Policy Analyst for Regional Housing Legal Services gives a presentation on how criminal records\, eviction histories\, and tenant‑screening algorithms impact access to housing and may create discriminatory barriers for applicants.  This presentation will equip service providers\, landlords\, and policymakers with practical strategies\, legal frameworks\, and tools to ensure compliance and reduce discriminatory impact. The presentation highlights actionable steps for improving screening practices and supporting individuals facing housing barriers. To register to attend this ZOOM meeting on Friday\, May 29\, 2026 at 10am\, click here.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/delaware-county-fair-housing-forum/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Fair Housing for Shelters and Non-profit Housing Agencies
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania offers this training for nonprofit housing providers on the Fair Housing Act and Title VI protections for federally funded activities. \nThu\, Jun 11\, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT \nRegister by clicking on this link. \nThis training covers the following topics: – \nFair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 \n– Discriminatory Treatment under the Fair Housing Act \n– Disability Issues including Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications\, Assistance Animals \n– HUD Guidance on Harassment – Practical Considerations for Providers of HUD Funded Housing and Services \n– Best Practices for Compliance \nThe Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania (HECP) is the nation’s oldest fair housing agency. A nonprofit civil rights organization and HUD designated Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organization\, HECP has worked since 1956 to educate and advocate for equal access to quality\, affordable housing.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/fair-housing-for-shelters-and-non-profit-housing-agencies/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:From Intake to Audit: LIHTC File Management Done Right
DESCRIPTION:It may be 2026\, but tenant file and management record-keeping are as important as ever. Your compliance is only as good as your file structure and retention – are you truly ready for an audit? \nThis training will demonstrate how to effectively and efficiently maintain LIHTC records on your property to be ready for an audit at a moment’s notice\, all while keeping your project organized and running smoothly. What are the IRS requirements for retention and maintenance of your records? What should be filed away\, and what needs to be posted publicly? And when exactly is the right time to do some spring cleaning and finally shred old documents? \nFrom your temporary Certificate of Occupancy all the way to the final day of your Extended Use Period\, you’ll learn how to maintain the optimal file and property documents so that a desk audit is never a fear again. \nRegistration is Open\nTraining Date: June 18\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am to 11:00 am\nPlatform: Virtual\nRegistration Link
URL:https://rhls.org/event/from-intake-to-audit-lihtc-file-management-done-right-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Addressing Homelessness Among College Students
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URL:https://rhls.org/event/webinar-addressing-homelessness-among-college-students/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Laboratories of Democracy: Emerging State and Local Policy Visions
DESCRIPTION:There is power at the local level. \nJoin Shelterforce to hear about a range of exciting policies and campaigns at the state and city level all over the country to advance affordable housing and community reinvestment—from legal strategies to tax policy\, public banking\, and strategic coalitions around regulatory reform. \nSpeakers include: \n—Lauren Strickland\, executive director of the Abundant Housing Michigan. \n—Sara Myklebust\, who works at the Action Center on Race Economy as the Bargaining for the Common Good research director. \n—Megan Miles\, director of housing policy for the City of Chattanooga. \n—Trinity Tran\, executive director of California Public Banking Alliance. Moderated by Miriam Axel-Lute.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/webinar-laboratories-of-democracy-emerging-state-and-local-policy-visions/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Post-Purchase Stewardship for Shared Equity Homeownership - Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nHow do you support homeowners in your programs once they become homeowners? Are there ways to prevent compliance issues before they start? What policies and procedures should you have in place to prevent default and foreclosure? Register for this course to learn about key policies and procedures to support homeowners in complying with programmatic requirements AND having a positive homeownership experience!  \nThis course will focus on key policies and procedures related to stewardship\, monitoring and enforcement\, including outreach and education\, occupancy and subletting\, refinancing\, maintenance\, capital improvements\, program/lease fees\, delinquency and foreclosure\, resales\, and data and document management. We will include a focus on racially equitable outcomes for Black homeowners and other households of color. \nCourse Format & Details\nThis is a live online course that meets for six hours total over two days. Participants build skills through expert instruction\, group discussions\, and reflective activities. \nEach participant who scores 80% of higher on the 10-question quiz following the course will earn a certificate of completion. \nIn addition\, all course participants will get access to the following resources: \n\nCourse Recordings (for 60 days)\nKnowledge Quiz (for 60 days)\nPowerPoint Slides\nCourse Directory\n\nClick here to register.\nSuggested Audience\nThis is an intermediate-level course designed for nonprofit and municipal shared equity homeownership and CLT practitioners. \nIt is best for individuals who are implementing or actively designing a shared equity homeownership program. A basic understanding of subsidy retention (or shared equity homeownership) is essential for success in this course. \nPricing & Discounts\nThe cost for this course is $299. \nThe following discounts are available: \n\nMembership Discount: Members automatically receive a 35% discount when registering. Once logged in\, members will automatically see member pricing reflected on this platform. If you are a member\, are logged in\, and do not see your member price when registering\, please email learning@groundedsolutions.org.\n\n\nNeed-Based Scholarships for Members: We offer a limited number of scholarships to Grounded Solutions Network members for each course. The scholarship application for this course will open on Tuesday\, May 12th\, 2026. \n\nInstructor\nJulie Brunner has worked as a Housing Consultant specializing in Community Land Trusts while also serving as the Housing Director for OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas Island\, Washington since 2002. In her capacity as a Consultant\, Julie’s work has focused on community land trusts and homeownership both regionally and nationally and includes housing and community needs assessments\, organizational and board development\, program design\, project feasibility\, project work-outs and project implementation. Julie works regularly with Grounded Solutions Network as both a technical assistance provider and faculty member. As OPAL’s Housing Director\, Julie has worked on multiple housing development projects creating permanently affordable owner-occupied housing as well as rental units. She is responsible for policy development and lender relations\, and she also works one-on- one with OPAL homebuyers to navigate the homebuying process. Prior to moving to Orcas Island\, Julie served as the Director of Human and Economic Development for Athens-Clarke County in Georgia and as the Housing Director for a rural housing non-profit in West Virginia. Julie has a Master of City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and a B.A. in International Studies and Economics from Virginia Tech. She lives with her husband and kids on Orcas Island.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/post-purchase-stewardship-for-shared-equity-homeownership-summer-2026/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Permanent Supportive Housing Webinar
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URL:https://rhls.org/event/permanent-supportive-housing-webinar/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:LIHTC Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This one-day Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) workshop is specially designed for property managers\, office staff or other persons new to working in LIHTC.  It is also beneficial to seasoned managers and staff to refresh their current knowledge and learn about the most recent and ever-changing regulations regarding HOTMA (Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of 2016) which became effective January 1\, 2024. HOTMA does affect all facets of affordable housing\, including LIHTC\, and it is important that front-line staff are trained in regard to these changes. \nThis training will include a brief background of the LIHTC program\, with an emphasis being placed on Income/Asset Calculations\, Qualifying a Household\, Recertifications\, and Compliance.  We will discuss the new definitions of who is considered a family member; what is counted as income\, including asset income; what is and what is not considered an asset; income and asset exclusions; the new rules regarding student financial assistance; along with other critical HOTMA changes and updates. \nIn addition\, we will briefly discuss how LIHTC and the Federal HOME program work together and the major differences you need to know about the programs to maintain compliance. \nAll participants receive a Certificate of Attendance. Register by clicking this link.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/lihtc-basics-workshop/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Applications Open: Free Heirs' Property Training & Technical Assistance Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for Saving Homes Before They’re Lost: Preventing Heirs’ Property Loss and Resolving Tangled Titles\, a free 7-session virtual Solutions Sprint developed by Results for America and LISC. The program is designed to help communities launch or expand local efforts to prevent heirs’ property loss and resolve tangled title issues. \nThe Sprint brings together cross-sector teams—including community-based organizations\, legal partners\, local governments\, universities\, philanthropies\, and housing organizations—to develop practical implementation strategies and learn from peers across the country. \nThis opportunity may be a good fit if you: \n\nWant to learn more about preventing and addressing heirs’ property challenges\nAlready have an heirs’ property initiative and would like to strengthen it\nAre interested in developing a program but are unsure where to start\n\nImportant Dates \n\nApplication Deadline: August 3\, 2026\nSprint Kickoff: September 16\, 2026\nFormat: Seven virtual sessions held on Wednesdays in September and October (90 minutes each)\n\nLearn More and Apply:\nHeirs’ Property Solutions Sprint Application \n 
URL:https://rhls.org/event/applications-open-free-heirs-property-training-technical-assistance-opportunity/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T163000
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SUMMARY:NCSHA September Webinar: Housing Credit Administration
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nOn September 9-10\, join veteran state agency officials and leading industry experts for this in-depth review of program administration requirements\, IRS reporting obligations\, and recommended practices for maximizing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit’s effectiveness in producing and preserving affordable rental housing. \nThis webinar focuses on the three primary state agency responsibilities for administering the Housing Credit: allocating Credits\, underwriting developments for financial feasibility\, and monitoring properties for compliance with federal rules. Throughout\, the trainers will address the principal differences between administering the 9 percent and 4 percent Housing Credit. \nThis training is essential for state agency staff and board members and affordable housing industry partners seeking to broaden their understanding of how Housing Credit administration shapes affordable housing across the country and how the public-private partnership between the allocating agencies and the Housing Credit industry strengthens program outcomes. \nRegister by August 26 to take advantage of early-bird rates! The webinar will be recorded and available on demand to all registrants. Participants in the live event can earn up to seven CPE credits. \nAgenda | CPEs & CLEs | Registration \nFor questions or assistance with registration\, contact registration@ncsha.org.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/ncsha-september-webinar-housing-credit-administration/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
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SUMMARY:Advanced LIHTC Workshop w/optional HCCP exam
DESCRIPTION:Join the MLCM experts as they provide the information you need to navigate through the complexities of the Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.  This training offers a thorough review of the federal regulations (Internal Revenue Code Section 42) related to LIHTC along with practical applications and instructions on critical tax credit management issues. \nThis two-day workshop will consist of critical elements of the LIHTC Program to include eligible basis\, qualified basis\, the applicable fraction\, and utility allowances. We will also focus on LIHTC basics\, asset and income calculation and compliance\, tenant eligibility\, and calculating rents. There will also be discussion on calculating tax credits\, important timeframes\, and acquisition/rehab developments. This training will be presented in accordance with HOTMA regulations. \nThis is an advanced training and is recommended for individuals with at least two years’ experience in the LIHTC program. Property owners\, developers\, asset managers\, state housing agency staff and others working in the affordable housing industry can benefit from this training. \nThe Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) exam will be offered on Day 2. This exam is optional and is offered on-line at your convenience. This exam is the most important step in obtaining the HCCP designation. In addition to passing the exam\, you must complete a 10-hour LIHTC training course (this workshop meets that requirement)\, a minimum of two years’ experience in the LIHTC industry and adherence to the HCCP Code of Ethics. \nThe HCCP credential is a specialized designation for professionals working in the affordable housing industry through the LIHTC program. HCCP is the nationally recognized designation that establishes the standard of excellence in program knowledge\, expertise\, and integrity for all areas of the affordable housing tax credit industry. \nAll participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and a resourceful user’s manual related to this training. \nRegistration is Open\nTraining Date: September 16 & 17\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and 8:30 am to 2:00 pm\nPlatform: Virtual\nRegistration Link
URL:https://rhls.org/event/advanced-lihtc-workshop-w-optional-hccp-exam/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T164425Z
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SUMMARY:LIHTC Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This one-day Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) workshop is specially designed for property managers\, office staff or other persons new to working in LIHTC. It is also beneficial to seasoned managers and staff to refresh their current knowledge and learn about the most recent and ever-changing regulations regarding HOTMA (Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of 2016) which became effective January 1\, 2024. HOTMA does affect all facets of affordable housing\, including LIHTC\, and it is important that front-line staff are trained in regard to these changes. \nThis training will include a brief background of the LIHTC program\, with an emphasis being placed on Income/Asset Calculations\, Qualifying a Household\, Recertifications\, and Compliance. We will discuss the new definitions of who is considered a family member; what is counted as income\, including asset income; what is and what is not considered an asset; income and asset exclusions; the new rules regarding student financial assistance; along with other critical HOTMA changes and updates. \nIn addition\, we will briefly discuss how LIHTC and the Federal HOME program work together and the major differences you need to know about the programs to maintain compliance. \nAll participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and a resourceful user’s manual related to this training which contains a plethora of sample forms that may be used in your day-to-day operations. Register by clicking this link.
URL:https://rhls.org/event/lihtc-basics-workshop-2/
LOCATION:See Web Link
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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