Calendar of Events and Training Opportunities

Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Training
(Virtual Training)

This training will provide attendees with information on how Tribes can leverage LIHTC. Topics to be discussed include: origin of the program, qualified application plans (QAP), credit reservation, carryover allocation, partners and investors, business components, program rules, income and rent limits, use of tax credits, compliance periods, consequences of noncompliance, homeownership conversion, and exit strategies and extension.

When: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time

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Indian Housing Plan/Annual Performance Report (IHP/APR)
(Virtual)

AAHA is hosting a two (2) day training on the Indian Housing Plan (IHP)/Annual Performance Report (APR). The IHP/APR are the most critical submissions required by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). This training will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the IHP and APR requirements, the process for developing the local IHP, tracking activities for the APR, step-by-step process for completing the report template and current reference materials related to the IHP and APR. The training also incorporates discussion and case studies to facilitate networking and to assist participants in being prepared to complete their IHP and APR.

When: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time

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Self-Monitoring Training
(In-Person, Oklahoma City)

The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) requires grantees to conduct self-monitoring as part of federal compliance. The self-monitoring process helps the grantee to track progress and demonstrate accountability. This training will use exercises, HUD Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) monitoring plans and checklists to show participants how to tell the differences between performance and compliance monitoring, observe and track activities, identify deficiencies and take steps to correct these, and appropriately record and report findings.

When: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

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Environmental Records Report (ERR)
(In-person, Anchorage, AK)

AAHA is hosting a 3-day Environmental Records workshop to provide HUD recipients with the necessary skills to ensure full compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. Participants will become familiar with: requirements of responsible entities; achieving compliance with NEPA and related laws, executive orders, and regulations; preparing environmental review records; making environmental review determinations, identifying environmental impact; the consultation process, public notices and comment periods; and processing the request for release of funds. Please have a copy of an IHP (current or past) available to use for practice purposes.

When: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Alaska Time

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NAHASDA Essentials ++
(Online)
AAHA is hosting a three (3) day training to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Participants will learn about current regulations, program guidance, and PIH Notices. The course will cover eligible families and activities, including rental housing, homebuyer programs, rehabilitation, and housing services. Key topics include the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula, income eligibility, useful life, binding commitments, environmental review, total development costs, financial management, program administration, and recent OMB regulatory updates.

When: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time

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SWONAP Admissions and Occupancy Training
(In-Person - Albuquerque, NM)
This 2-day training is designed to enhance the job performance of admissions and occupancy specialists, along with other tribal housing professionals addressing admissions and occupancy issues. The training provides a comprehensive overview of the admissions and occupancy process, including application intake and selection, eligibility determination, income calculation, monthly rental and homeownership payments, occupancy standards, collections practices, compliance, and lease enforcement.

When:
January 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time 
January 22, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time

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Housing Policy
(In-person, Anchorage, AK)
AAHA is hosting a three (3) day training on Housing Policy. Participants will become acquainted with the essential policy requirements under NAHASDA. Management, review and revision of policies will be discussed, and a thorough review of a sample policy developed for Alaska Tribes and TDHEs will be included. Some of the policy topics include: Applicable Alaska Law, Application Process, Eligibility and Ineligibility, Waiting Lists, Verification, Maintenance and Inspections, Hoarding, Collections, and Termination.

When: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Alaska Time

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