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Unlocking Housing Choice: Limitations and Opportunities in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
This paper provides an overview of the history, operation, and current debates around the Housing Choice Voucher program, the federal government's largest form of rental assistance.
California Tribal Housing Accelerator Academy Webinar Series
This new training series will aid California tribal organizations seeking to maximize state housing funds and expand their ability to address housing needs for tribal citizens.
Creating a General Plan that Builds Disaster Resilience
The General Plan is the foundational planning document for any local government in California, providing a roadmap of future growth that includes social and economic development. Each local General Plan is unique, reflecting the priorities, constraints, and aspirations of the city or county.
Creating a Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard mitigation is the first step in the disaster cycle. Learn more about actions communities can take to reduce the impacts of a disaster before it occurs.
Emergency Operations Plans and Cultural Competency
Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) establish how the State, Tribal, or local jurisdiction manages its emergency response.
HUD's Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery and Mitigation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is an essential agency in resiliency and disaster recovery. Learn more about two HUD programs support resiliency and disaster recovery efforts: CDBG – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and CDBG – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT).
Conducting an Immediate Needs Assessment
Although not required, Immediate Needs Assessments are typically one of the first steps in the recovery process and used to evaluate a group or community's needs after a disaster.
Colorado's Right of First Refusal Law: Understanding Intent & Implementation
This brief details how the right of first refusal works, including properties subject to the new law, local government flexibility, and timelines and requirements.
Climate Resilience: Lessons from the Field
Housing providers from coast to coast must plan, strategize, and innovate in the face of increasing climate threats. We brought together a dynamic panel to explore the challenges facing our sector and highlight resources and solutions to protect residents, homes, and communities.
515 Transfer Technical Assistance
Enterprise Community Partners Rural Communities team provides technical assistance to affordable housing developers and owners interested in taking ownership and preserving rural multifamily properties with Section 515 USDA loans and Section 521 rental assistance.