ABCs of Affordable Housing with Megan Orser

Affordable housing comes with an alphabet soup of programs, agencies, forms, and acronyms—but understanding the basics doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The ABCs of Affordable Housing breaks down the fundamentals and gives attendees a practical foundation for navigating the affordable housing landscape with greater confidence.

We’ll explore the differences and connections between programs including HUD, Housing Authorities, LIHTC, Public Housing, and HOME, along with resources such as Rapid Re-Housing and other housing assistance programs. Attendees will also get familiar with commonly encountered documents, including the RFTA (Request for Tenancy Approval) and AFHMP (Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan), while discussing common paperwork and processing pitfalls that can create delays or compliance concerns.

We’ll bring it all together with a hands-on file compliance review activity, giving attendees an opportunity to put their new knowledge to work and identify what’s right, what’s missing, and what could cause a compliance problem.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the affordable housing landscape and recognize the roles of HUD, Housing Authorities, LIHTC, Public Housing, HOME, and other housing resources.

• Recognize key forms, terminology, and common processing pitfalls that can impact applications, approvals, and ongoing compliance.

• Apply the fundamentals of file compliance by reviewing a sample affordable housing file, identifying missing or incorrect documentation, and spotting potential compliance concerns.