May 09, 2022
Resources from the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) and lottery training that was held virtually on May 4, 2022. Provides an overview of the key components of putting together an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan, Fair Housing considerations for marketing plans and lotteries, rental and homeownership lottery walk throughs, and post-lottery responsibilities.
Attendees of the training were eligible to receive a certification of attendance. This certification, combined with Certified Occupancy Specialist Accreditation or other income determination training, will meet the qualifications of most organizations to conduct affordable homeownership and rental lotteries and lease-ups.
April 01, 2020
As a follow up to the March 24, 2020 release of suggestions on using CPA funds for emergency rental assistance, MHP has completed additional guidance for communities and organizations on developing emergency rental assistance programs. This includes a comprehensive guide and checklist for municipal officials.
All additional questions regarding using CPA funds for emergency rental assistance should be directed to MHP's Shelly Goehring at sgoehring@mhp.net.
March 24, 2020
A list of important suggestions regarding use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for rental assistance during the COVID-19 crisis created by MHP.
December 26, 2017
Materials from the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) and lottery training in held on May 9, 2017. Provides an overview of the key components of putting together an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan, Fair Housing considerations for marketing plans and lotteries, rental and homeownership lottery walkthroughs, and post-lottery responsibilities.
December 26, 2017
A glossary of affordable housing terms.
February 16, 2017
A link to Accessible Society's overview of the Olmstead Decision (1999).
February 09, 2017
| U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) webpage on Federal Fair housing laws and Presidential Executive Orders information and resources. |
January 06, 2017
Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing and Resident Selection Plan guidelines from DHCD updated May 2013. This includes developer responsibilities, outreach and marketing and links to additional resources and information.
January 06, 2017
A link to DHCD's Fair Housing webpage with regulations and resources regarding Federal and State statutes
November 09, 2016
November 5, 2015
Elizabeth Rust
Regional Housing Services Office
