Florida's Largest Affordable Housing Conference 2026
About this Event
2026 is the 39th Annual Affordable Housing Conference in Orlando, Florida. For nearly four decades, the Florida Housing Coalition’s Annual Affordable Housing Conference has brought together Florida’s housing leaders, practitioners, policymakers, developers, lenders, and advocates to advance housing solutions across the state.
Agenda
Monday Aug, 24th - Housing Expo
Info: Enter the Exhibit Hall with more than 50 organizations represented, attendees can meet directly with leaders from banking and housing finance, development and construction, government and housing agencies, utilities, consulting, technology, nonprofit and community development, and other industries that support housing throughout Florida.
🕑: 08:00 AM
Monday Aug, 24th - Opening Workshop Sessions
Info: Green Building & Resilient Development
Community Land Trusts
Fair Housing
Federal Housing Resources
New Markets Tax Credits
Brownfields Redevelopment
Anti-Poverty Partnerships
Statewide Housing Reform
CHOICE Neighborhood Program
Explore the policies, programs, financing tools, and partnerships shaping affordable housing and community development across Florida.
Gain practical strategies to strengthen communities, expand affordability, and turn funding and policy opportunities into action.
🕑: 10:00 AM
Monday Aug, 24th - Opening Plenary
Info: In the Grand Ballroom we welcome you with our CEO Address, Inspirational Keynote and Awards — Derreck Kayongo
🕑: 11:30 AM
Monday Aug, 24th - Lunch - State Address (Florida Housing Finance Corporation)
Info: Meet at the Grand Ballroom for a sumptuous lunch and the State of the State Address provided by Florida Housing Finance Corporation's Sandra Veszi Einhorn. Stay for the Housing Champion Awards to see the changemakers having big impact on Florida's Affordable Housing community.
🕑: 02:00 PM
Monday Aug, 24th - Forums
🕑: 02:00 PM
Monday Aug, 24th - Forums
Info: Equitable Homeownership
Energy Security
Homelessness
Resilient Recovery
Innovative Housing Solutions
Faith-Based Housing Development
Community Land Trusts & Long-Term Affordability
Explore the big ideas, policies, and partnerships shaping Florida’s housing future.
Connect with leaders from housing, business, philanthropy, faith communities, and government.
Discover strategies for expanding housing opportunity across Florida.
🕑: 04:30 PM
Monday Aug, 24th - Collaborative
Info: Connect with peers and partners through focused Collaboratives.
Housing & Community Development
Health & Housing
Workforce Development
Housing Finance
Housing Counseling
Local Government
Housing Preservation
Family Wealth Building
Expanding Housing Choice
Strengthen partnerships and turn shared challenges into coordinated action.
Advance practical solutions for communities throughout Florida.
🕑: 06:00 PM
Reception
Info: Regroup after a full day of learning at the Conference Reception. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and music from the DJ while connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, sponsors, and housing leaders from across Florida.
🕑: 08:30 AM
Tuesday, August 25 - Workshop Trainings I
Info: Join a workshop in one of the Rosen Centre’s 14 salons.
Banking & Housing Finance Partnerships
Homeownership Programs
Construction Efficiency
Resilient Design
Permanent Affordability
Street Outreach
School Land Partnerships
Emerging Housing Innovations
Build practical skills and explore new approaches to expanding housing opportunity.
Discover strategies to strengthen housing delivery and community stability across Florida.
🕑: 10:30 AM
Tuesday, August 25 - Workshop Trainings II
Info: Go deeper with Focus Groups, Workshops, and Panels.
Banking & Housing Finance Partnerships
Homeownership Programs
Construction Efficiency
Resilient Design
Permanent Affordability
Street Outreach
School Land Partnerships
Emerging Housing Innovations
Build practical skills and explore new approaches to expanding housing opportunity.
Discover strategies to strengthen housing delivery and community stability across Florida.
🕑: 12:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25 - Lunch Keynote — Linda Clemons; Non-Profit Raffle
Info: Enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning from renowned sales and body language expert Linda Clemons. Gain insights on communication, influence, and connection, then stay for the Nonprofit Raffle supporting organizations making an impact in communities across Florida.
🕑: 02:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25 - Workshop Trainings III
Info: AI in Housing Development
Federal Home Loan Bank Resources
Financial Stability
Small-Scale Development
Energy Assistance
Faith-Based Partnerships
Infill Housing
Manufactured Housing
Special Needs Housing Programs
Cost-Effective & Resilient Construction
Explore practical strategies for delivering stronger, more accessible housing.
Discover emerging solutions to expand housing opportunity across Florida.
🕑: 08:30 AM
Wednesday, August 26 - Nonprofit Symposium, SHIP Roundtable and CLT
Info: CLT Southeastern Alliance Summit
NCBI Impact Arena
Nonprofit Capacity Building Symposium
Specialized Training for SHIP Administrators
Strengthen Organizational Capacity
Share Strategies & Best Practices
Build Regional Partnerships
Advance Affordable Housing Across Florida and the Southeast
🕑: 04:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25 - Workshop Trainings IV
Info: Resilient Housing
Local Housing Coalitions
Community Land Trusts
Neighborhood Revitalization
Military & Veteran Housing
Housing Preservation
Build-to-Rent Models
Rural Housing Solutions
Florida Housing Programs & Developments
Close out the day with strategies for building stronger, more sustainable communities across Florida.
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 700.00
