Partnering with HUD on Affordable Housing:
Best Practices for State Governments

CSG East is co-hosting a 5-part virtual housing series with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. State legislators, agency officials, and staff are invited to join these sessions to share best practices between states and improve partnerships with HUD.

The agenda for each session includes an introduction by HUD leadership, presentations by HUD subject experts, and a discussion by state leaders on their successes and challenges with housing policies and programs. Presentations will be followed by Q&A with attendees.

  1. Thursday, September 19 @ 2:30pm
    Homeownership Programs (Register now)
  2. Tuesday, September 24 @ 11:30am
    Housing Preservation Programs (Register now)
  3. Tuesday, October 1 @ 11:30am
    Housing Development Programs (Register now)
  4. Thursday, October 3 @ 2:30pm
    Community Development Programs (Register now)
  5. Thursday, October 10 @ 2:30pm
    Rental Programs (Register now)

*Sessions will be moderated by Matt Heckles, Regional Administrator for HUD Region 3.

Session#1: Homeownership Programs
Delaware State Housing Authority

Thurs, September 19 @ 2:30-3:45pm

Explore initiatives that promote and support homeownership among low- to moderate-income individuals and families.

Register Now via Teams

Agenda:

  • Introduction by Matthew Heckles, regional administrator
    Regional Administrator Heckles serves as HUD’s highest ranking official in Region 3 (mid-Atlantic) and he is the primary contact for congressional delegations, state and local officials, stakeholders, and customers.
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    • Adam Hoffberg, director, Housing Finance Analysis and Research (PD&R)
    • Office of Single Family Program Development
    • Claudia Brienza, senior program specialist, Office of Public Housing Voucher Programs (PIH)
  • Delaware State Housing Authority
    • Cynthia Karnai, director
    • Megan Faries, Housing Mortgage Administrator
    • Brian Rossello, director, Housing Finance
  • Q&A discussion with attendees

Session #2: Housing Preservation Programs
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

Tues, September 24 @ 11:30-12:45pm

Discuss options to maintain and improve existing affordable housing stock to ensure long-term availability and quality.

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Agenda:

  • Introduction by HUD leadership
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    • Speakers will be announced
  • Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
    • Rick Vilello, deputy secretary, Community Affairs and Development
    • Nic Horting, director, Center for Residential Reinvestment Programs
    • Angela Susten, director, Center for Community and Housing Development
  • Q&A discussion with attendees

Session #3: Housing Development Programs
Connecticut Department of Housing

Tues, October 1 @ 11:30-12:45pm

Discuss programs that support the creation and development of new affordable housing units and communities.

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Agenda:

  • Introduction by HUD leadership
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    • Speakers will be announced
  • Connecticut Department of Housing
    • Seila Mosquera-Bruno, commissioner
  • Q&A discussion with attendees

Session #4: Community Development Programs
Maryland Department Housing and Community Development

Thurs, October 3 @ 2:30-3:45pm

Explore community initiatives aimed at increasing the housing supply through investments in infrastructure and services.

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Agenda:

  • Introduction by HUD leadership
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    • Speakers will be announced
  • Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
    • Jake Day, secretary
  • Q&A discussion with attendees

Session #5: Rental Programs
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Thurs, October 10 @ 2:30-3:45pm

Discuss programs designed to assist renters, including rental assistance and support services for low-income households. 

Register Now via Teams

Agenda:

  • Introduction by HUD leadership
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    • Speakers will be announced
  • New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
    • Jacquelyn Suarez, commissioner
    • Janel Winter, assistant commissioner; director, Housing and Community Resources
  • Q&A discussion with attendees

For any concerns, please email Joseph Shiovitz ([email protected]).

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