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