Montgomery County Housing Committee Meeting
2025-03-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-14 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-15 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-09 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)

Howard County Housing Committee Meeting
2025-03-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-10 15:00 - 16:30

Emphasys presents Maryland’s Housing Locator
2025-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
We’re excited to offer a training session to help you navigate MDHousingSearch.com most effectively. This will enhance your ability to better assist individuals and families searching for affordable and accessible housing.

HSS Refresher Training for Certified Housing Supports Professionals
2025-03-18 10:00 - 14:00
This two-day course is designed to provide certified Housing Supports Professionals with a review of affordable and accessible housing resources, as well as program updates. As a result of this training, Housing Supports Professionals will gain the following:Day One:· Deeper understanding of their DDA Medicaid waiver program responsibilities· Review and updated information on rent subsidy program rules, eligibility, and prioritization· Review and updated information on programs that provide affordable units· New information on Maryland Inclusive Housing’s role in providing outreach to landlordsDay Two:· Review of laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities in housing, including reasonable accommodations and modifications· Tips for overcoming barriers to housing, including criminal background, credit, rental history and service program obstacles· Strategies for obtaining required housing documentation and resources to support transition to independent renting· Review of DDA waiver services to support successful tenancy· Resources for assisting with in-home safety, including emergency preparedness and maintenance emergenciesAmple time will be provided for questions and problem-solving, including discussion of effective strategies used by other HSS professionals.

Prince George's County Housing Committee Meeting
2025-04-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-11 15:00 - 16:30

In-person Annual MPAH Case and Property Manager event at MDOT/Hanover
2025-04-10 09:30 - 16:00
Email wayne.reediii@maryland.gov to register.*Attendees names and lunch order due to wayne.reediii@maryland.gov by 4/4/25Tentative agenda:9:30am Registration10 am – 10:45AM Opening Remarks – MDH/DHCD/MDOD10:45am – 11:45am Reasonable AccommodationsPresenter: Yost & Maya Rosenberg11:45am – 12:15 – Review of Legislative Session and Housing bills – Disability Rights Maryland12:15 – 1pm Lunch & Hoarding presentation by Heather Murphy, Abilities Network1pm – 1:45 Disability Etiquette presentation by Centers for Independent Living1:45 – 2:30pm – Table Activity facilitated by Healthy Lives and Penny Scrivens2:30pm – 3:15pm – Housing panel3:15 – 3:30 pm Reflections on the Day/Adjourn

Leases, Addendums, Modifications and Attachments at HUD Multifamily Properties – Getting Ready for HOTMA
2025-04-10 13:00 - 14:30
Are you responsible for lease implementation and enforcement? Do you review files for compliance and want to ensure accuracy and efficiency? This course is designed to equip you with the critical knowledge needed to confidently navigate lease types, content, and regulations specific to different housing programs. This course is designed to help you understand lease types, content and regulations by program type. It also serves to walk through the proper process on how to modify sections of lease for different circumstances, and identify different types of lease addendums and attachments that are both required and optional as well as method of implementation. It will educate attendees on how to properly implement new model leases when they are released for HOTMA compliance.Areas Covered* Identify lease type and required content by program requirement.* Learn the difference between an addendum and an attachment, which ones are required, and how to implement each* Learn how to properly modify sections of the lease when different things happen* How to properly implement lease and other information related to live-in aides* Identify and correct common lease issues* Learn how to properly implement new leases when they are released for HOTMA.

Baltimore City Housing Committee Meeting
2025-04-14 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-09 15:00 - 16:30

Eastern Shore Housing Committee MEeting
2025-04-17 15:00 - 16:30

Baltimore County Housing Committee Meeting
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-14 15:00 - 16:30

WEBINAR | DDA Self-Directed Services Updates: Reasonable and Customary Wage & Rates
2025-05-16 11:00 - 13:00
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has updated the Reasonable and Customary Standard tables in the Self-Directed Services Manual. The new standards are based on the Maryland Fiscal Year 2026 legislative budget bill. The new standards will apply on July 1, 2025. The following tables were updated:Reasonable and Customary Rates for DDA ProvidersReasonable and Customary Rates for VendorsReasonable and Customary Wages for EmployeesThe DDA will conduct a Self-Directed Services informational webinar on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please use the link below to register for this webinar to learn about these changes and to help you understand the actions you need to take.All participants who self-direct their services must comply with the new Reasonable and Customary rate tables by July 1, 2025. Updated rate tables can be found in the updated version of the Self-Directed Services Manual.*Please note: If you do not alert your providers, vendors, and employees of rate changes, your Financial Management and Counseling Services provider will automatically decrease the rate and wages to the Reasonable and Customary maximum for each waiver service. Participants who fail to notify their employees of rate reductions will violate Maryland labor law. Should you have any questions, please contact the Self-Directed Services team at dda.sds@maryland.gov.

The Council on Quality and Leadership Webinar Series
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00
organizations and systems to continuously define, measure, and improve the quality of life and services for youth, adults, and older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and psychiatric disabilities. The Council on Quality and Leadership offers accreditation, training, certification, research, and consultation services to agencies that share their vision of dignity, opportunity, and community for all people. The Developmental Disabilities Administration and The Council on Quality and Leadership have partnered to develop an educational webinar series to help transform Maryland’s disability services system. We invite you to join us to learn more about these efforts to enhance the lives of Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across the lifespan.Who Should AttendThese webinars have been designed to connect families, advocates, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland, and those who support them.Dates, Times, and TopicsRegistration is required for each session, which is limited to 500 participants. Each session will be recorded and made available on the DDA’s YouTube Channel. The following session will run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.Registration is required for each session and is limited to 500 participants. Each session will be recorded and will be made available on the DDA’s YouTube Channel.The following session will run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.DDA Insights Into Self-Directed Services

Fair Housing for New Team Members: 2025
2025-05-29 01:00 - 14:00
We all know the importance of every customer-facing team member having a basic understanding of fair housing compliance; yet, are we really preparing them for prime time? One wrong word or action-even if unintentional- can end up costing tens of thousands of dollars.“Check the box” training for new team members is a waste of time and money and simply doesn’t work. Forget about generational distinctions for onboarding – everyone has a short attention span and a multi-tasking mind. Factor in the increasingly popular practice of recruiting outside our industry: “Hire for attitude, train for skill” – and we must create filter out content that is nice, but not necessary for the new team member and present it engagingly.This session will cover how the changes in the implementation of the “Rule” impacts Multifamily professionals and offers ten strategies for compliance.Session Highlights* What is Fair Housing Compliance?* What are Protected Classes?* The Two Types of Illegal Discrimination* Disability, Accommodations & Modifications Basics* Assistive Animals and Parking* Occupancy Standards & Familial Status* Criminal Background Checks* The Expanded Definition of Sex* Limited English Proficiency (LEP) & National Origin* The Most Common Fair Housing Compliance Pitfalls* Customer Experience* And much more..Use Coupon Code TRM10 to save $10 on your purchase.

Live Webinar | Fair Housing for New Team Members: 2025
2025-05-29 13:00 - 15:00
We all know the importance of every customer-facing team member having a basic knowledge of fair housing compliance, yet are we REALLY preparing them for prime time? One wrong word or action-even if unintentional- can end up costing tens of thousands of dollars.Who should attend this?Regional/Area ManagersHousing DirectorsCommunity ManagersProperty ManagersLeasing ProfessionalsMaintenance Supervisors and TechniciansTraining and HR Professionals“Check the box” training for new team members is a waste of time and money and simply doesn’t work. Forget about generational distinctions for onboarding – everyone has a short attention span and a multi-tasking mind. Factor in the increasingly popular practice of recruiting outside our industry: “Hire for attitude, train for skill” – and it’s clear that we must create filter out content that is nice, but not necessary for the new team member and present it in an engaging manner.This session will cover how the changes in the implementation of the “Rule” impacts Multifamily professionals and offers ten strategies for compliance.Session HighlightsWhat is Fair Housing Compliance?What are Protected Classes?The Two Types of Illegal DiscriminationDisability, Accommodations & Modifications BasicsAssistive Animals and ParkingOccupancy Standards & Familial StatusCriminal Background ChecksThe Expanded Definition of SexLimited English Proficiency (LEP) & National OriginThe Most Common Fair Housing Compliance PitfallsCustomer ExperienceAnd much more..

WEBINAR | Two Persons Per Bedroom Is the Law - and Other Fair Housing Compliance Misconceptions!
2025-06-04 08:00 - 17:00
As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, it’s critical that we focus our compliance efforts on meeting the real requirements rather than perpetuating widespread misconceptions about fair housing compliance.It is crucial for us to distinguish between factual information and false beliefs regarding fair housing compliance, as these standards evolve with the addition of new protected classes, court rulings, and guidance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).Areas covered in the session:What does national origin have to do with occupancy standards?What can two animals do that one animal can’t?Who can park in a handicap parking space?What is a reliable source for disability verification?Why can’t I refuse to lease to a convicted felon?Why can’t I refuse to accept Section 8 vouchers?Who should attend this:Multi-site managersProperty ManagerPublic Housing DirectorsCommunity Manager/DirectorsOn-site ManagersLeasing ProfessionalsTraining and Development ProfessionalsHR Professionals.Use Coupon Code TRM10 to save $10 on your purchase.

MIH Housing Support Services Training
2025-07-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-29 08:00 - 17:00
MIH is offering virtual DDA-approved and Waiver-required training in Housing Support Services (HSS), starting July 8, and provided by housing support services expert Lauren Silverstone, Director of HSS at MIH. This comprehensive and uniquely tailored program gives Housing Support Services workers the knowledge and credentials stipulated by DDA to help individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities obtain and maintain accessible and affordable housing of their choice. Click here to register!

Howard County Landlord-Tenant Conference 2025
2025-07-16 13:00 - 18:00
Keys To Success: Legal & Practical Guidance For Landlords & Property ManagersFeaturing the new Maryland Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs, and the Howard County Office of Consumer Protection, Office of Human Rights & Equity, Department of Inspections, Licenses & Permits, and the Housing Commission. Opening remarks will be provided by County Executive Calvin Ball.Learn more and register!

WEBINAR | It’s a ZOO Out There: Managing Assistive Animal Requests
2025-07-24 13:00 - 15:30
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) released Notice FHEO-2020-01 containing definitive guidance regarding how to process and manage requests for assistive animals. Definitive yes, however apparently also confusing because the questions and complaints keep coming!In this session we’ll explore the parts of the guidance that seem to be driving the questions – and the complaints, including the answers to the questions.Session Highlights* How to differentiate between a service animal and a support animal* What questions and inquiries may be made regarding the disability and the animal.* What types of verification and documentation we may require.* What animals may and may not be allowed as service and/or support animals.* How to analyze requests for multiple animals.* Obligations and requirements* Processing the accommodation request* Readily observable, disability-related need, nexus and other terms* What is a reliable source and what documentation can we require* And much more..Use coupon code TRM10 to save $10 on your purchase.

Housing Seminar & Financial Expo - Capital Region
2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:30
Theme: Educating Ourselves to Educate Our Communities on Affordable and SustainableHousing in Maryland.Join us at the Housing Seminar & Financial Expo hosted by the University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).This event offers in-person training tailored for frontline staff, including social and caseworkers, housing coordinators, and human service educators from both public and private agencies. The seminar will cover essential topics such as assistance for first-time homebuyers, housing foreclosure, and eviction prevention.Learn more and register!
