Brown Bag Training: Making State Oversight More Equitable

Zoom

Recently, cities across Northern California have incorporated the state mandate to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) into their housing elements. First passed in 2018, California state AFFH law requires cities to promote access to opportunity, integration, transformation of underinvested communities, and compliance with fair housing law. In some ways, the AFFH mandate transformed the nature of the housing element, causing cities to implement a suite of production, preservations, and protection policies that previously would have never been on the table.…

$20 – $40

Brown Bag Training: Think Outside the Bond

Zoom

As new financing sources have arrived and bond volume cap has remained competitive, San Francisco and other jurisdictions have utilized new financing mechanisms. We will discuss the advantages and specific mechanics of using 501(c)3 bonds, recycled private activity bonds and the potential for essential function bonds. These financing tools can be combined with existing subsidy or inclusionary housing programs to enable greater cost savings and affordability. Please note: This training will be hosted as a Zoom webinar. If are unable…

$20 – $40