Events
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How to Become a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 – Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020
This webinar will cover the process of how to become a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, including the nuts and bolts of the process and documentation involved. This webinar is intended for prospective housing counseling agencies and will offer tips and best practices on how to meet HUD’s requirements for approval. Resources available on the HUD Exchange will also be explained and featured throughout the webinar.
How to Become a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency Webinar Registration
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Introduction to Affordable Housing for NJ Municipalities (12 hours, two sessions)
Friday, March 20th, 2020 – Thursday, March 26th, 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 two-day foundation course defines affordable housing programs, covering topics such as the history of housing policy, laws, regulations and court cases relative to affordable housing, and their impact on housing availability. Students are familiarized with programs, funding sources, regulatory entities, rules and regulations related to the evolution of affordable housing.
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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.
