Tuesday, September 29, 2026
1:30–3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Virtual Training | $75 per person

The ROAD to Housing Act includes a wide range of proposed changes that could significantly affect HUD housing and community development programs. This 90-minute session will provide an overview of the legislation, with a focus on the provisions most relevant to state and local governments, housing agencies, and organizations administering federally funded programs.

The training will highlight proposed changes affecting CDBG, HOME, ESG and Continuum of Care programs, environmental reviews, housing development, disaster recovery, and other key HUD requirements. Participants will learn what is included in the legislation, where the most significant program changes may occur, and what grantees should be watching as the legislation moves forward.

This session is intended for community development and housing professionals who want a practical understanding of the ROAD to Housing Act and its potential impact on their programs.

Register below. Registration is $75 per person.

Civitas will offer a three-part virtual training series in October focused on Part 5 income certifications for CPD programs and the changes associated with HOTMA. The series is designed to support both staff who are new to Part 5 income determinations and experienced staff who need an update on current requirements.

Participants may register for individual sessions based on their experience level, or attend the full series for a more comprehensive review of income, assets, and HOTMA implementation.

Session 1: Part 5 Income Certification Fundamentals - Income (Beginner, Part 1)
October 13, 1:00–2:30 PM

An introduction to Part 5 income certifications for CPD programs, with a focus on determining annual income under 24 CFR 5.609. This session reviews common sources of income, what is included and excluded from annual income, documentation and calculation considerations, and the implications of HOTMA for Part 5 income determinations. No prior Part 5 income certification experience is needed.

Session 2: Part 5 Income Certification Fundamentals - Assets (Beginner, Part 2)
October 20, 1:00–2:30 PM

Building on Part 1, this session focuses on the asset component of Part 5 income certifications for CPD programs and the related implications of HOTMA. Topics include identifying and valuing assets, asset inclusions and exclusions, determining actual and imputed income from assets, and related documentation and calculation requirements. Designed for staff who attended Part 1 or who already have basic Part 5 income knowledge.

Session 3: Part 5 Income Certification Review (Experienced)
October 27, 1:00–2:30 PM

Designed for staff who are already comfortable completing Part 5 income certifications for CPD programs, this session provides a focused review of the HOTMA changes that affect the income certification process. Topics include changes to annual income inclusions and exclusions, assets and income from assets, verification and documentation requirements, and other key implementation considerations. This session is intended as an update for experienced staff rather than an introduction to Part 5 income certification.

Register below for the session(s) you would like to attend.

Registration is $75 per person, per session.

Civitas will launch a new virtual NEPA 101 Training Series beginning in October 2026. These 75-minute sessions will focus on practical environmental review topics, common compliance questions, and real-world issues encountered when completing HUD environmental reviews. Each session will include approximately 60 minutes of instruction followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.

The first session will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will provide an Introduction to NEPA for Beginners. Future sessions will expand into topics such as HEROS, floodplain management and FFRMS, tiered reviews, project aggregation, environmental review timelines, CPF-funded projects, and template and master file development.

Additional sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

Session topics will be updated as they are confirmed.

Register below for each session(s) you would like to attend.

Registration is $75 per person, per session.

In partnership with NACCED, Civitas will conduct two 2-hour sessions virtually on October 28 & 29.

The NSPIRE training is an implementation-focused course designed to translate HUD’s inspection standards into day-to-day inspection practice. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the three inspectable areas, deficiency criteria, severity levels, and affirmative habitability requirements. The webinar uses curated photo examples, checklist walk-throughs, and realistic virtual case studies to illustrate how common deficiencies are identified, documented, and scored. The training covers NSPIRE scoring mechanics, correction timelines, and documentation expectations, equipping attendees with the tools and confidence needed to conduct accurate, defensible inspections under HUD’s current standards.

Presented by Civitas.

Dates: October 28-29

Member Price: $225

Non-Member Price: $275

Register through the NACCED website: https://www.nacced.org/trainings

This one-day, in-person training introduces the fundamentals of underwriting HOME-funded affordable housing developments. Designed for staff new to housing finance, the session builds a working foundation in project feasibility analysis, subsidy layering, and the core financial concepts underwriters use to evaluate deals.

Participants will learn to:

• Read and interpret a basic development pro forma (sources and uses, operating budget, debt service)

• Identify key underwriting ratios (debt coverage ratio, loan-to-value, loan-to-cost)

• Understand HOME program requirements that shape underwriting decisions (maximum per-unit subsidy limits, affordability periods, subsidy layering review)

• Recognize common financing structures in affordable housing (LIHTC, other federal/state gap funding, conventional debt)

• Apply a basic framework for assessing project feasibility and risk

Who should attend: Grant administrators, program staff, and affordable housing professionals with little to no prior underwriting experience. No finance background required.

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Cleveland Park, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Fee: $175/person ($150/person for 3 or more people from the same jurisdiction).