HUD Sponsoring Three Webinars about Multifamily Family Self-Sufficiency Program

HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs is launching a three-webinar series focused on the new Multifamily Family Self-Sufficiency (MF FSS) program (see Memo, 9/6). Attendees will learn the basics of the MF FSS program, best practices for running a successful program, and details of program compliance. 

  • Webinar #1: Launching a Multifamily FSS Program, October 11, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

This webinar, designed to introduce MF FSS to owners and staff of HUD-Assisted Multifamily Properties, will provide a basic overview of the program. Jeffrey Lubell and Melissa Vandawalker of Abt Associates will review basic components of the MF FSS program. Aaron Gornstein, President and CEO of Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc., and Debbie Nutter, President of The Caleb Group, will discuss why they offer MF FSS to residents of their properties.

Registration Link for Webinar #1 at http://bit.ly/2daXNP0 

  • Webinar #2: Best Practices in Running a Multifamily FSS Program, October 19, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will highlight best practices for running an effective MF FSS program. Speakers will be Sherry Riva, Founder and Executive Director of Compass Working Capital, Ann Lentell, Compass’ Director of Programs, and Nancy Scull, former director of the MF FSS program with the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, MD. 

Registration link for Webinar #2 at http://bit.ly/2dlsu66

  • Webinar #3: Complying with Multifamily FSS Program Requirements, October 26, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

This webinar will review the steps that HUD-Assisted Multifamily properties must take to start and operate an MF FSS program, and to comply with reporting and other program requirements outlined in H Notice 2016-08. The webinar will be led by Danielle Garcia, Branch Chief, Subsidy Oversight, Carissa Janis, Program Analyst, and A. Rahmaan Sharper, Multifamily Representative with HUD’s Office of Asset Management and Portfolio Oversight.

Registration link for Webinar #3 at http://bit.ly/2d5Eo2v