Conferences & Trainings
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HOME Program Update:
Recaptured Funds / Program Income / CHDO Proceeds
This training for HOME Program Grantees (financial staff and program staff are strongly encouraged to attend) will cover new rules and limitations on Recaptured Funds, Program Income and CHDO Proceeds. The usage of these dollars has come under scrutiny recently. In order to educate everyone on what can and can't be done, we have scheduled a webinar for February 2, 2010, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. It will allow the HOME Program to summarize the requirements and try to answer as many questions as possible. This is a public meeting and is open to anyone who wants to attend.
Tuesday ~ February 2, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Register for the February 2 webinar now.
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New Federal and State Licensing Requirements
These new requirements will affect how you do business if you participate in homeownership activities, including homebuyer assistance and homeowner rehab activities funded by the HOME Program.
SAFE Act Information ~ This is the new webpage full of useful information about the SAFE Act.
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MBOH LIHTC Compliance Update:
Certification Online Training
This training will be conducted via webinar using GoToWebinar. If you would like to attend live and in person, you may do so in the Small Conference Room, #226, of the Montana Department of Commerce, 301 S. Park Avenue, Helena MT. The workshop will begin at 2:00 p.m. The LIHTC Compliance Team: Emy Ingebritson, Kellie Lynch, and Judy Tice will give the presentation on the COL software and will then allow and encourage questions and discussion from the attendees.
Tuesday ~ February 16, 2010
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Register for the February 16 webinar now.
Monday ~ March 8, 2010
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Register for the March 8 webinar now.
Tuesday ~ March 30, 2010
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Register for the March 30 webinar now.
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NSP Admin Workshop
Chapters 1 thru 3, and Chapter 7
If you are looking for information regarding the administration of an NSP grant, this is the workshop for you. Program Manager, Jennifer Olson and her staff will cover information from the CDBG/NSP Grant Administration Manual. The workshop is designed to provide NSP grantees an opportunity to learn about Chapters 1 through 3, and Chapter 7 and to gain an understanding of how the administration process works specific to NSP grants.
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Room #228, MDOC Housing Division,
301 S. Park Avenue, Helena
Alternative method: Stay in your cozy office and attend via GoToWebinar.
Register for the webinar now.
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NSP Admin Workshop
Chapters 4 thru 6, Chapter 9 and Chapter 11
If you are looking for information regarding the administration of an NSP grant, this is the workshop for you. Program Manager, Jennifer Olson and her staff will cover information from the CDBG/NSP Grant Administration Manual. The workshop is designed to provide NSP grantees an opportunity to learn about Chapters 4 through 6, 9 and 11 and to gain an understanding of how the administration process works specific to NSP grants.
When: Thursday ~ March 4, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Conference Room, Holiday Inn Downtown, Missoula
Alternative method: Stay in your cozy office and attend via GoToWebinar.
Register for the webinar now.
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Links to other Training Information
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING:
Owning a home is a major financial responsibility. MBOH encourages prospective homebuyers to take homebuyer education before beginning the process of qualifying for a loan or searching for a home. Many MBOH programs require homebuyer education. NeighborWorks Montana maintains a website www.nwmt.org that lists upcoming homebuyer education classes and counseling offered at numerous locations across Montana, or you can call 1.866.587.2244.
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