| Community Connections Information Center - is the Information Center for the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Center serves CPD, its clients and customers and all those with a common interest in safe, decent, affordable housing, and those interested in creating community and economic development opportunities at the local level. |
| Multifamily Housing Clearinghouse - a source of information on initiatives, programs and policies of HUD's Office of Multifamily Housing Programs. |
| Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse - supports state and local governments and other organizations seeking information about laws, regulations, and policies affecting the development, maintenance, improvement, availability, and cost of affordable housing. |
| Affordable Housing Design Advisor - brings together experience and ideas from successful affordable housing projects all over the country, and the people who developed, designed and built them. Tools and resources for achieving design quality. |
| Affordable Housing Resource Center - State Info, Policy and Legislation, Tax & Hud Research, Financing Tools, Bulletin Board |
| American Planning Association (APA) - a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (FAPA) |
| Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions - private-sector, financial intermediaries with community development as their primary mission. They find ways to make loans and investments that conventional financial institutions would consider unbankable, and they link financing to other developmental activities. Order publications online - free. |
| Community Connections Clearinghouse (ComCon) - the Information Center for the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at HUD. Publications, Resources, Programs and Initiatives |
| Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) - supports the common interest and goals of states with major emphasis on community development, affordable housing, local economic development and state-local relations. |
| National Association of State and Local Equity Funds (NASLEF) - promotes the efficient management of state and local equity funds. Mission is to promote a greater understanding of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). |
| National Community Development Association (NCDA) - a national nonprofit organization comprised of local governments across the country that administer federally-supported community and economic development, housing and human service programs, including programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. |
| Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) - clearinghouse for housing technology innovators - tools and information to help integrate advanced housing technologies into your project. |
| Fair Housing Act - United States Code - Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare - Chapter 45 - Fair Housing A service of the Legal Information Institute (a research activity of the Cornell Law School) |
| Fair Housing Institute - a private, full service consulting company whose mission is to educate and advise the housing industry about the economic and social benefits of fair housing and equal opportunity. |
| Fair Housing Legal Support Center - The primary goal of The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Support Center [FHLSC] is to educate the public about fair housing law and to provide legal assistance to those private or public organizations that seek to eliminate discriminatory housing practices. Besides developing educational materials and training programs, the FHLSC also provides legal assistance and support to projects and organizations that need help enforcing compliance with the Fair Housing Act. |
| HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) - Housing Discrimination - HUD is ready to help with any problem of housing discrimination. If you think your rights have been violated, the Housing Discrimination Complaint Form is available for you to download, complete and return, or complete online and submit, or you may write HUD a letter, or telephone the HUD Office nearest you. Housing Discrimination Complaints - Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. |
| National Fair Housing Advocate - Current Issues, Discussion Forum, Databases, Articles and Newsletters, Mailing List. Law, litigation and cases. |
| Enterprise Foundation - Works with partners to provide low-income people with affordable housing, safer streets and access to jobs and child care. Community Solutions - Resources - Online Tools - Community Development Library |
| Florida Community Loan Fund - Florida's only statewide, federally certified community development financial institution. Provides financing to support affordable housing, economic development and essential social services. |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) - provides grants, loans and equity investments to CDCs for neighborhood redevelopment. Affordable Housing (LISC) - case studies, industry tools and other information resources on design, homeownership, housing preservation, and vacant/abandoned properties. |
| NeighborWorks Net - Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation - Strengthening communities and transforming lives.. National Initiatives, News, Community Development, Legislation, Lessons Learned, Publications |
| FirstGov.gov - the U.S. Government's official web portal. Whatever you want or need from the U.S. government will be found here - online information, services, resources. A-Z Agency Index |
| Florida Department of Community Affairs - responds to natural disasters--hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and fire. Works to keep citizens safe, the water and air pure, the beaches pristine, the housing affordable, the coastal areas protected, the growth well-planned. |
| MyFlorida.com - the official portal of the State of Florida. |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urgan Development (HUD) - mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) - Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance Restructuring (OMHAR) - Section 8 Contracts - HUD in Florida |
| Corporation for Supportive Housing - helps communities create permanent housing with services to prevent and end homelessness. |
| National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) - mission is to end homelessness. Focuses on housing justice, economic justice, health care justice, and civil and voting rights. Florida Coalition for the Homeless |
| National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty - mission is to advocate effectively to protect the rights of homeless people and to implement solutions to end homelessness in America. To achieve its mission, the Law Center pursues three main strategies: impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education. To amplify the work of its small staff, the Law Center relies on interns, volunteers, and the pro bono assistance of the private bar. |
| Fannie Mae - mission is to help more families achieve homeownership. Fannie Mae Foundation - creates affordable homeownership and housing opportunities. Grants - Programs - Publications. eFannieMae.com - web site for partners in the mortgage and lending and servicing community |
| Freddie Mac - a shareholder-owned corporation whose people are dedicated to making the American dream of decent, affordable housing a reality. Information about Freddie Mac and its efforts to provide homeowners and renters with lower housing costs and better access to home financing. Consumer Home Inspection Kit - online book for the homebuyer. Resources in Spanish |
| Ginnie Mae - Government National Mortgage Association - purpose is to serve low- to moderate-income homebuyers. |
| Homeownership Alliance - a coalition of trade and professional associations, nonprofits, and consumer advocates dedicated to sustaining and expanding the widespread support of America's housing system through education and research through education and research. Homeownership Toolbox - Studies & Reports |
| Homeownership - National Priority - HUD's website for Homeownership |
| Mortgage-Net - resource for purchase, refinance and home equity loans. Features include a large lender database, an extensive mortgage reference desk, mortgage calculators and tools, interest rate trends, interactive forums and more |
| Realtor.com - Reports (schools, cities, crime), research calculators (salary, community, lifestyle), Moving Calculators, Financial Calculators (rent vs. buy, mortgage payments, refinancing, home affordability). Features and articles for moving or buying a home. |
| Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) |
| NOLO Law for All - Landlords & Tenants - Landlords and tenants legal information for lease and rental agreements, security deposits, eviction notices and subletting |
| Rental Housing on Line - resources and services for landlords, tenants and property managers |
| TenantNet - online resource for residential tenants. Tenant Watch is an informal network of tenants and tenant leaders who, for the most part, are actively involved in tenant associations and/or community groups |
| Consortium for Housing and Asset Management (CHAM) - a collaboration of the leaders in the fields of nonprofit affordable housing production and community development. The Consortium is comprised of The Enterprise Foundation, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. CHAM's mission is to better enable community-based organizations and others in the nonprofit housing industry to responsibly own and manage affordable housing. Publications, Clearinghouse, Training, Resources, Forum |
| Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) - Conferences, seminars and workshops on such topics as the low income housing tax credit, public-private partnerships, management matters work-out plans, Section 504, and alternative financing methods |
| Habitat for Humanity International - brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing. Has locally run affiliates in all 50 U.S. states and 53 countries - affiliate search. |
| Florida Association of Counties - Mission is to preserve democratic principles by working to keep appropriate authority at the level of government closest to the people and to increase the capacity of Florida counties. Information by County - Enterprise Programs - Communications & Publications - Education & Training |
| Florida Housing Coalition - a nonprofit, statewide membership organization - mission is to act as a catalyst to bring together housing advocates and resources. Provides information, training and technical assistance on affordable housing and related issues; supports community-based partnerships in leveraging resources. |
| Housing Assistance Council - helps organizations build affordable homes in rural America - emphasizes local solutions, empowerment of the poor, reduced dependence, and self-help strategies. |
| National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) - an association representing companies and individuals involved with the management of affordable housing and, in particular, with the management of multifamily housing communities developments subject to the regulations of federal agencies. |
| National Alliance of HUD Tenants - a multi-cultural, tenant-controlled alliance of tenant organizations in privately-owned, multifamily HUD-assisted housing. |
| National American Indian Housing Council - a national membership organization that promotes, supports, and upholds tribes and tribal housing agencies in their efforts to provide culturally-relevant, decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for native people in American Indian communities and Alaskan native villages" Tribal Housing Entities - Legislative News - Research and Resources |
| National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - a federation of more than 800 state and local builders associations throughout the United States. Mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry, and to promote policies that will keep housing a national priority. One of the goals is providing and expanding opportunities for all consumers to have safe, decent and affordable housing. Consumers - guide to buying a home; buide to remodeling. Builders Statistics |
| National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) - advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities - particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (FAHRO) |
| National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies - working to finance affordable housing in the broader community development context at the local level. As a non-profit association, NALHFA is an advocate before Congress and federal agencies on legislative and regulatory issues affecting affordable housing and provides technical assistance and educational opportunities to its members and the public. |
| National Congress for Community Economic Development (NCCED) - the trade association and advocate for the community-based development industry. Represents over 3,600 community development corporations (CDCs). |
| National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) - a nonprofit organization to assist its members in advancing the interests of lower income and underserved people through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing. |
| National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA) - housingonline - information and networking opportunities for affordable housing and historic preservation professionals |
| National Housing Conference (NHC) - a coalition of housing leaders from the private and public sectors that believes that every American, regarless of income, should have the opportunity to live in a suitable neighborhood. New, Policy Bank, Communications and Publications, Affordable Housing Clearinghouse |
| National Housing Trust - a national nonprofit organization formed to preserve and improve affordable multifamily homes for low and moderate income use. |
| National Low Income Housing Coalition/LIHIS - dedicated solely to ending America's affordable housing crisis. Committed to educating, organizing, and advocating to ensure decent, affordable housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone. Publications, Issues, Alerts, Legislation, State Coalition Directory |
| National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) - members are engaged in all aspects of the development and operation of apartments, including ownership, construction, management, and finance of multifamily rental properties. |
| Housing Research Foundation - information for housing professionals and consumers alike on two issues that are shaping the future of public housing: the revitalization of severely distressed properties and communities through the HOPE VI program, and the challenge of providing a continuum of supportive housing options for low-income seniors and disabled persons. |
| Hud User - Policy Development and Research Information Service - gateway to current research and analytic tools. Publications, periodicals, data sets |
| Millennial Housing Commission (MHC) - mission is to identify, analyze, and develop recommendations that highlight the importance of housing, improve the housing delivery system, and provide affordable housing for the American people, including recommending possible legislative and regulatory initiatives. Can download the final report. |
| National Housing Institute - examines the issues causing the crisis in housing and community in America. Examines the key issues affecting affordable housing and community development practitioners and their supporters. Issues include housing, jobs, safety, education, with an emphasis on housing and economic development, as well as poverty and racism, disinvestment and lack of employment and breakdown of the social fabric. Publisher of Shelterforce, The Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Building |
| National Housing Law Project (NHLP) - a national housing law and advocacy center. Goal is to advance housing justice for the poor by increasing and preserving the supply of decent affordable housing, by improving existing housing conditions, including physical conditions and management practices, by expanding and enforcing low-income tenants' and homeowners' rights, and by increasing opportunities for racial and ethnic minorities. |
| Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - HUD program that provides financial assistance to States, cities, and counties in support of a variety of housing, community and economic development projects |
Community Renewal Initiative - HUD program for America's Renewal Communities, Urban Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (RC/EZ/EC) - offers residents and businesses the opportunities and resources to overcome problems. What have been vacant lots or abandoned buildings have been turning into new business complexes and affordable housing. Employment opportunities for residents have expanded and support services including childcare, education and healthcare have been strengthened, thus enabling residents of our nation's poorest communities to participate more fully in the workforce. Florida Empowerment Zone / Enterprise Community Program |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) - HUD program that provides formula grants to States and localities that communities use—often in partnership with local nonprofit groups—to fund a wide range of activities that build, buy, and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership or provide direct rental assistance to low-income people. |
| Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) - national non-profit organization that works to preserve and improve public housing through advocacy, research, policy analysis and public education |
| Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) - a professional trade association representing public housing authorities from across America. News alerts, Advocate Newsletter, HUD rules and notices, publications |
| Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research - strives to share HUD-funded and other research on housing and urban policy issues with scholars, government officials, and others involved in setting policy and determining the direction of future research. Focuses on innovative ideas, policies, and programs that show promise in revitalizing cities and regions, renewing their infrastructure, and creating economic opportunities. |
| Library of Congress - the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. THOMAS - legislative Information on the Internet. U.S. Code Database - search or download titles and chapters |
| U.S. Government Printing Office - GPO Access - produces and disseminates printed and electronic publications of the Congress as well as the executive departments and establishments of the Federal Government. Code of Federal Regulations - U.S. Code - Federal Register - Public and Private Laws - A-Z Resource List |
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