Affordable Housing 101

What it is and how it works

[Webinar]

Registration Details

Date & Time:
Thursday, April 25 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

Cost:
APA Ohio Members: Free (members must still register to gain access)
Non-Members: $20

Session Description

"Affordable Housing" is an issue that faces nearly every community in America, but it is often poorly understood by elected leaders and community members. This presentation will provide answers to the questions of what affordable housing is and how affordable housing is produced and financed. After attending this presentation, all attendees will be better equipped to engage in housing policy discussions in their communities.

Attendees will learn:

How the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) works
What a Housing Choice Vouchers is and how they are used
What a Project Based Voucher is and how they are used
Why there always seems to be a gap in financing affordable housing deals
The importance of State and Local sources of funding for affordable housing
and much more!

Learning objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to describe to their elected officials and communities what affordable housing is, who affordable housing is for, and how affordable housing deals come together.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe to their elected officials and communities the tools used to develop affordable housing.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe to their stakeholders what Annual Median Income is and why its important to the affordable housing conversation in their community.

Guest Speaker: Geoffrey Milz, AICP

Geoff Milz is an experienced collaborator and relationship builder trained in urban planning and economic development. He is passionate about the development and execution of innovative projects that make places better for people. As Director of Development at Pennrose, Geoff leads the execution and growth of the development pipeline within the Ohio region and manages all aspects of the real estate development process from initial concept through construction and stabilized occupancy.

Most recently, Geoff served Colerain Township, Ohio, as the Township Administrator, Assistant Township Administrator, and Planning Director. He also served the City of Covington, Kentucky, as the City’s Development Manager and in Cayuga County, New York as Senior Planner.

Geoff received both his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and his Master of Community Planning with a specialization in Economic Development from University of Cincinnati. He serves on several volunteer boards including the American Planning Association’s Ohio Chapter Board of Trustees, Urban Land Institute’s Regional Products Council, and Hamilton County Community Development Advisory Commission.

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