Event Detail:At the workshop, the Corporation plans to discuss the following items: • The proposed timeline for the 2015-16 funding cycle, with special attention on funding opportunities for rental housing for Persons with Special Needs. • A preliminary discussion about a draft Request for Applications (RFA) to award 13% of the available State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) funds to finance housing for Persons with Special Needs. This RFA is proposed to be open to Non-Profit Applicants proposing new construction or acquisition and Moderate Rehabilitation/ Substantial Rehabilitation to create new Permanent Supportive Housing for Persons with Special Needs. “Persons with Special Needs” is defined in Section 420.0004 (13), Florida Statutes, as: o An adult person requiring independent living services in order to maintain housing or develop independent living skills and who has a Disabling Condition; o A young adult formerly in foster care who is eligible for services under Section 409.1451(5), F.S.; o A survivor of domestic violence as defined in Section 741.28, F.S.; or o A person receiving benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program or from veterans’ disability benefits; and • Alternative approaches to fund housing for homeless persons in rural areas. An agenda will be posted to the FHFC webpage prior to the meeting. Another webboard announcement will be sent out when this is available. The meeting will be held at Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329 for interested parties who wish to attend in person. The workshop will also be accessible via telephone and the call-in information is posted to the Website http://www.floridahousing.org/Developers/MultiFamilyPrograms/Competitive/2015-109/ The RFA is expected to be issued mid-August.
Event Begin Date: 7-29-15 1:30 PM
Event End Date: 7-29-15 12:00 AM
Location:Rick Seltzer Conference Room, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, 227 North Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32301-1329. The meeting will be accessible via phone #1-888-339-2688, Participant Code #310 176 30.
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