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Overview
Why You Should Attend
This substantive training provides a basic overview of the federal housing programs, recent changes, current trends, and issues facing practitioners. The training is designed for advocates with limited housing experience, but practitioners at all levels should benefit from this training. The panelists are experts in housing law who will cover a broad-range of topics in federally-assisted housing with real-world examples.
What You Will Learn
After completing this program, participants will be able to:
• Compare different types of federally assisted housing including the various HUD housing programs, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and USDA’s rural housing programs.
• Define the key features of the various federally assisted housing programs including admissions, rents, and terminations/evictions.
• Apply substantive knowledge of tenants’ rights in the federal programs to a legal housing practice.
• Identify emerging issues in the field.
Who Should Attend
Practitioners who want to gain a deeper understanding of subsidized housing, as well as housing attorneys looking for tools to represent their clients in federally-assisted housing. The sessions will address issues pertinent to those new to federally-subsidized housing practice as well as experienced practitioners.
Special Feature: Scholarships are available to attend this program.
Program Level: Update
Prerequisites: An interest in learning about federal housing including recent program changes, current trends, and practice tips.
Advanced Preparation: None