Funding Opportunities for Affordable Housing Under the Inflation Reduction Act
This session will review opportunities presented for affordable housing from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which features $25B in grants and rebates plus significant new tax incentives, valued by CBO at over $37B. IRA channels climate funding via four federal agencies – IRS, EPA, DOE, and HUD — for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resilience, including indoor air quality. Most programs should be launched by the time of the conference, and while IRS guidance is awaited, many of the tax credits are already available. Programs and tax incentives are “stackable” and most allow financial leveraging from IRA and non-IRA sources.
Presenters:
Steve Morgan, Senior Advisor, Ameresco, Inc
Matt Pesce, PE, Consulting Engineer, New York City Housing Authority
Sarah Molseed, Housing Senior Advisor, Office of Recapitalization, HUD
Jackie Dadakis, CEO, Green Coastal Enterprises
Lauren Ross, Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP)
Developing Affordable Housing Using Federal and Non-Federal Sources
As construction costs continue to rise and supply chain and other issues continue, the Allegheny County Housing Authority, the Dauphin County Housing Authority and other affordable housing developers have used a variety of approaches to finance the development and/or revitalization of affordable housing. This session will (a) center on the ability and need to bring in different funding sources for quality affordable housing in today’s environment and (b) provide real world examples from a variety of sources – both traditional and innovative – to demonstrate the options and pros and cons of diverse approaches.
Presenters:
Ed Primm, Senior Project Manager – Real Estate, Allegheny County Housing Authority
Michelle Yarbrough Korb, Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Leah Eppinger AICP, Executive Director, Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin
Unveiling Asset Management: Strategies, Insights, and Trends
This session offers a comprehensive exploration of asset management, shedding light on the strategies, insights, and trends shaping the industry. Our panel of esteemed experts will delve into the multifaceted aspects of asset management, providing attendees with valuable insights into the evolving landscape and equipping them with the knowledge to navigate this dynamic field effectively.
Presenters:
William Dreisbach, Senior Vice President, CSG Advisors
Doris Hall, Public Housing Director, Delaware State Housing Authority
Motel Conversion: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
With escalating development costs and increasing numbers of unhoused people, Public Housing Agencies in California are turning to the acquisition of motels to provide Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Four agencies from California will describe their respective acquisitions, discussing all aspects from vision to everything in between. Learn how to navigate the unique challenges and maximize the benefits of this transformational process. This session targets commissioners and staff at a PHA that are involved in policy, development, management, and services for unhoused people.
Moderator:
Preston Prince, Executive Director, Santa Clara County Housing Authority
Panelists:
Grace Ruiz-Stepter, Housing and Community Development Department Director, City of Anaheim,
Suket Dayal, Executive Vice President, Business Administration, & Chief Financial Officer, San Diego Housing Commission
La Shelle Dozier, Executive Director, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Choice Neighborhoods: Funding for Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Redeveloping Distressed HUD-Assisted Housing
Choice Neighborhoods is HUD’s foremost place-based program focused on reinvesting in low-income neighborhoods with distressed public housing and Section 8 properties. With a “Housing, People, and Neighborhood” approach, grants up to $50 million each provide significant capital for redevelopment of HUD-assisted housing, physical neighborhood improvements, and resident supportive services. This session will provide a brief overview of the program followed by an interactive panel presentation with leaders representing Choice Neighborhoods in Louisiana. This dynamic panel will bring fresh perspectives from PHAs, local governments, developers, and social service agencies on moving beyond repositioning to create lasting neighborhood change.
Presenters:
Luci Ann Blackburn, Choice Neighborhoods Director, HUD
Josh Collen, President, HRI Communities
D’Adario Conway, East Baton Rouge People Strategy Project Manager, The Ascent Project, Inc.
Ben Taylor, Executive Director, Lake Charles Housing Authority
Bonnie Moore, Community Development Director, City of Shreveport
The Washington Report
NAHRO’s Legislative Affairs and Policy staff teams will provide an overview of all the latest Housing and Community Development news from Capitol Hill, HUD, and the White House.
Presenters:
Eric Oberdorfer, NAHRO Director of Policy and Program Development
Tess Hembree, NAHRO Director of Legislative Affairs
Board Oversight Key Financial Indicators
HUD has created several methods of monitoring and evaluating PHAs, such as SEMAP (Section 8 Management Assessment Program), and the PHAS (Public Housing Assessment System). We will cover the Basics for both SEMAP and PHAS, as well as Fraud, Budgeting, and the Audit Process. This session is geared to Board Members and Top Executives.
Presenters:
Brian Nemeroff, Partner,Berman Hopkins CPAs and Associates LLP
Laura Anne Pray CPA, Partner, Berman Hopkins CPAs and Associates LLP