Other Resources

1000 Friends of Florida promotes healthy urban and natural places by wise management of growth and change. We educate, advocate, negotiate and, when necessary, litigate to protect our high quality of life.

Affordable Housing Design Advisor, a tool, resource, idea bank and step-by step guide to Design in affordable housing.

Affordable Housing Finance An affordable housing industry website from the publishers of Affordable Housing Finance

Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, Representing developers, syndicators, lenders, nonprofit groups,and public agencies involved with the low-income housing tax credit program

Americans with Disablilities Act (ADA) Home Page information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

American Planning Association APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.

Community Connections the Information Center for the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.

Consortium for Housing and Asset Management a collaboration of the leaders in the fields of nonprofit affordable housing production and community development.

DisabilityInfo.gov This user-friendly Web site contains links to information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.

Fannie Mae provides financial products and services that make it possible for low-, moderate-, and middle-income families to buy homes of their own.

Fannie Mae Foundation The Fannie Mae Foundation creates affordable homeownership and housing opportunities through innovative partnerships and initiatives that build healthy, vibrant communities across the United States.

Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials FAHRO is committed to the professional development of the people who provide public and assisted housing in Florida by offering a network for increased communication and education. We continue to support legislation for the improvement and development of affordable housing and economic opportunities.

Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association, FAPA Florida Chapter of APA provides statewide leadership in the development of sustainable communities by advocating excellence in planning, providing professional development for its members, and working to protect and enhance the natural and built environments.

Florida Department of Children and Family Services Provides information about a wide range of health and human services provided through the state of Florida.

Florida Department of Community Affairs assists Florida communities in meeting the challenges of growth, reducing the effects of disasters and investing in community revitalization.

Florida Housing Coalition provides technical assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations in all areas of affordable housing

Florida Independent Living Council, Inc. FILC's purpose is to promote independent living opportunities for persons with disabilities throughout the state of Florida. This includes the promotion of a direct service philosophy that is consumer controlled and directed.

The Foundation Center the nation's leading authority on philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public.

Housing Assistance Council offers services to public, nonprofit, and private organizations throughout the rural United States.

HousingFinance.com news, resources and ideas for the affordable housing and multifamily housing industries.

HUD, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD in Florida

HUD Preservation Compiled by HUD a list of initiatives and financial incentives for owners and purchasers of project based Section 8 properties who wish to preserve the property as affordable

HUD USER your go-to source for housing research and information.

KnowledgePlex, the affordable housing and community development resource for professionals

National Affordable Housing Management Association the leading voice for affordable housing, advocating on behalf of multifamily property owners and managers whose mission is to provide quality affordable housing.

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans—particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. Our members administer HUD programs such as Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG and HOME.

National Community Development Association NCDA is a national nonprofit organization comprised of more than 550 local governments across the country that administer federally-supported community and economic development, housing and human service programs, including programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs.

National Council on Disability (NCD) an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families.

National Council on Independent Living As a membership organization, NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.

National Housing Institute an independent nonprofit organization that examines the issues causing the crisis in housing and community in America. NHI examines the key issues affecting affordable housing and community development practitioners and their supporters. These issues include housing, jobs, safety, and education, with an emphasis on housing and economic development, as well as poverty and racism, disinvestment and lack of employment, and breakdown of the social fabric.

National Housing Law Project NHLP works to achieve its mission through public policy advocacy and by providing, research, legal assistance, training, publications, and technical assistance to a broad audience of housing lawyers and advocates. NHLP focuses on issues and problems that will have the greatest impact on the housing rights of the poor.

National Housing Trust a national nonprofit organization formed to preserve and improve affordable multifamily homes for low and moderate income use. We pursue our mission to save this housing on behalf of the families and seniors who live there.

National Low Income Housing Coalition dedicated solely to ending America’s affordable housing crisis. We believe that this is achievable, that the affordable housing crisis is a problem that Americans are capable of solving. While we are concerned about the housing circumstances of all low income people, we focus our advocacy on those with the most serious housing problems, the lowest income households.

National Organization on Disability The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. By raising disability awareness through programs and information, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps.

Network for Good A nonprofit organization dedicated to using the Web to help people become more involved in their communities by volunteering and donating money.