Events
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Planning & Development of Affordable Housing
Saturday, April 4th, 2020 – Saturday, April 4th, 2020
This course is being offered as part of the Affordable Housing Professionals Certificate program. You can view the Affordable Housing Professional Certificate - Spring 2020 Schedule (PDF) to learn more.
Nontraditional development opportunities for housing authorities and redevelopment agencies are explored in this one-day course, including housing provided under the state’s Mount Laurel requirements. Strategies for developing housing within a wide range of areas are discussed, and the household income levels established by various federal and state programs are described. Specific attention is given to “how-to” tips for establishing and working with nonprofit corporations.
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New Jersey Clean Energy Conference: Charting a Path to 2050
Monday, April 6th, 2020 – Tuesday, April 7th, 2020
At the 2020 New Jersey Clean Energy Conference: Charting the Path to 2050 learn from industry experts, state and federal leaders, and advocates about the role of clean energy in residential and commercial settings. Understand how solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency can benefit your community, particularly low- and moderate-income communities. The conference is being presented by the NJ Board of Public Utilities' Division of Clean Energy.
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Fair Housing
Friday, April 17th, 2020 – Friday, April 17th, 2020
This course is being offered as part of the Affordable Housing Professionals Certificate program. You can view the Affordable Housing Professional Certificate - Spring 2020 Schedule (PDF) to learn more.
This half-day session centers on discrimination in housing, including state and federal legislation. It discusses who can be penalized, how disabilities are defined, what are reasonable accommodations, and what policies and procedures should be established and followed. The Fair Housing complaint process is also reviewed.
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Ethics for Affordable Housing Professionals
Friday, April 17th, 2020 – Friday, April 17th, 2020
This course is being offered as part of the Affordable Housing Professionals Certificate program. You can view the Affordable Housing Professional Certificate - Spring 2020 Schedule (PDF) to learn more.
This half-day session focuses on the nature of the public trust and the “rules” for ethical behavior. New Jersey law and HUD regulations are examined and applied to ethical issues using a case study approach.
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Determining Eligibility for Affordable Housing Programs
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 – Tuesday, April 21st, 2020
This course is being offered as part of the Affordable Housing Professionals Certificate program. You can view the Affordable Housing Professional Certificate - Spring 2020 Schedule (PDF) to learn more.
This one-day course provides a basic overview of the required steps necessary for determining “eligibility” to buy or rent an affordable housing unit. It reviews common components including determining household size, calculating income and assets, verifying information, comparing to posted limits, etc. It includes information on various program types with different funding mechanisms.
