February 11th – 13th, 2025

Graduate Hotel – Tempe, AZ

**Course Overview:**

This comprehensive training course is designed to equip Tribal housing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and NAHASDA programs. The course covers the fundamentals of LIHTC, application processes, compliance requirements, and strategies for successful project implementation within Tribal communities.

**Course Objectives:**

– To provide a thorough understanding of the LIHTC program and its benefits for Tribal housing projects.

– To explain the LIHTC application process, including eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.

– To explore the financial structuring of LIHTC projects, including leveraging additional funding sources.

– To highlight compliance and reporting requirements to maintain LIHTC benefits.

– To share best practices and case studies of successful LIHTC projects in Tribal communities.

**Target Audience:**

Tribal housing professionals, including housing directors, project managers, financial officers, and other stakeholders involved in developing and managing affordable housing within Tribal communities. By the end of this training course, Tribal housing professionals will be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the LIHTC program and leverage it to develop and sustain affordable housing in their communities.

**Course Duration:**

3 days (16 hours total), with a combination of lectures, interactive workshops, and practical exercises.

**Certification:**

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the exam will receive a nationally recognized certification, demonstrating their proficiency in understanding and utilizing the LIHTC program for Tribal housing development.

**Registration Information:**

– Course fee: $795 (includes digital manual, exam fee, breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks)

– Registration deadline: January 31st, 2025

• EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – $695, register by December 31st!

– Contact information for inquiries and registration: Crystal Banks-Mann – crystal@travois.com

– Venue Information: Graduate by Hilton Tempe

– Room Rate $229/night (book prior to January 31st)

**Additional Resources:**

Participants will receive a digital comprehensive course manual, access to online resources, and ongoing support from trainers and experts in the field of affordable housing and LIHTC. If you wish to have a printed manual, there is an additional $60 fee.