Disaster Housing Recovery Lead

Disaster Housing Recovery Lead

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Discover practical approaches to assess housing needs, manage temporary housing programs, and implement rebuilding strategies that get families home faster. This course equips housing and planning staff with the knowledge to overcome the complex challenges of disaster housing recovery.

Course Content

Establishing the Housing Recovery Function
19 Topics
2 Quizzes
Welcome: Your Role in Leading Effective Disaster Housing Recovery
What a Housing Recovery Lead Really Does: Beyond Program Management
Clarifying Your Accountability as a Housing Recovery Leader
Setting Clear Boundaries While Promoting Collaboration
Identifying Essential Housing Recovery Team Members (and Their Roles)
Creating a Shared Agenda Across Agencies with Different Priorities
Sustaining Your Housing Recovery Team Across Multi-Year Efforts
Sustaining the Housing Team
Identifying and Resolving Early Coordination Gaps and Overlaps
Clarifying Roles Across Local, State, and Nonprofit Partners
How Affordable Housing is Financed and Built: A Practical Overview
Aligning Temporary, Repair, and Permanent Housing Programs Effectively
Preventing Temporary Housing from Becoming Permanent
Designing Intuitive Housing Workflows Residents Can Easily Navigate
Intuitive Resident Workflows
Building the Local-State Housing Recovery System
17 Topics
2 Quizzes
Demystifying FEMA, HUD, SBA, and State Housing Program Roles
Clearly Communicating the Housing Landscape to Residents
Clearly Defining Local vs. State Leadership Roles in Housing Recovery
Integrating Housing Recovery into the Broader Recovery Structure
Co-Designing Housing Workflows with Local and State Partners
Cultivating a Unified Housing Recovery Culture Across Agencies
Unified Housing Recovery Culture
Documenting and Communicating Shared Housing Decision Points Clearly
Resolving Disagreements and Handling Escalations Respectfully
Sustaining Effective Coordination Despite Staff Turnover
Keeping Your Team Engaged and Productive Without Burnout
Maintaining Robust Local-State-Federal Coordination Systems Long-Term
Documenting Institutional Knowledge for Smooth Transitions
Training and Empowering Successors in Housing Recovery Roles
Empowering Successors
Navigating Housing Programs and Funding
17 Topics
2 Quizzes
What FEMA IA, HUD CDBG-DR, SBA, and Other Programs Actually Fund
Critical Gaps in Housing Programs (and Why They Matter)
How Housing Program Design Affects Residents’ Experiences
Explaining the Housing Program Landscape in Simple Terms
Mapping the Flow Between Temporary, Repair, and Permanent Housing
Seamless Program Transitions: Helping Residents Avoid Starting Over
Troubleshooting Delays and Misalignment Across Housing Programs
Troubleshooting Program Misalignment
Tracking Housing Funding: Types, Uses, and Timing Without Complexity
Layering Multiple Funding Sources Without Compliance Risks
Communicating Your Funding Strategy Clearly to Leadership and Partners
Balancing Equity, Speed, and Eligibility in Gap-Filling Initiatives
The Role of the Private and Philanthropic Sector in Disaster Housing
Attracting and Sustaining Private Investment in Disaster Housing
Building Effective, Long-Term Philanthropic Partnerships
Long-Term Philanthropic Partnerships
Managing Housing Recovery Implementation
18 Topics
2 Quizzes
Communicating Program Differences Clearly to the Public
Preventing Program Silos Without Compromising Efficiency
Adjusting Housing Implementation as Policies or Leadership Change
Navigating Post-Disaster Real Estate Market Dynamics and Speculation
Effective Land Banking Strategies Post-Disaster
Post-Disaster Land Banking
Simple Systems to Track Housing Progress by Unit
Summarizing Housing Progress Clearly for Leadership and the Public
Spotting and Addressing Bottlenecks Without Micromanagement
Using Data-Driven Insights for Resource Allocation and Decision-Making
Proactively Engaging Communities in Housing Recovery Decisions
Managing Public Expectations and Community Input Effectively
Clear, Jargon-Free Communication on Housing Recovery Status
Providing Realistic Housing Timelines Without Losing Resident Trust
Coordinating Multi-Agency Communications to Avoid Mixed Messages
Preparing Effective Housing Recovery Briefings for Elected Officials
Communicating Difficult Housing Decisions Without Eroding Trust
Communicating Difficult Housing Decisions
Linking Housing to Long-Term Resilience
31 Topics
3 Quizzes
Building Long-Term Affordable Housing Pipelines After Disaster
Engaging Housing Developers Early in Long-Term Planning
Integrating Housing Recovery with Community Master Planning
Understanding Economic Drivers of Disaster Housing Recovery
Aligning Housing Efforts with Local Workforce and Economic Strategies
Finding the Critical Intersections of Housing and Risk Reduction
Creating Joint Housing and Mitigation Funding Strategies
Leveraging Housing Recovery for Safer, Smarter Community Rebuilding
Housing for Safer, Smarter Rebuilding
Gaining Buy-In from Contractors and Code Officials Efficiently
Setting Achievable Standards for Large-Scale Housing Rebuilds
Educating Residents on Resilient Housing Without Fear
Expediting Permitting and Zoning Reviews to Accelerate Rebuilding
Establishing a One-Stop Rebuild Center for Faster, Easier Recovery
Simplifying Access to Rebuilding Services and Resources for Residents
Incentivizing and Encouraging Resilient Building Practices
Incentivizing Resilient Practices
Designing and Implementing an Effective Housing Buyout Program
Introducing Housing Buyouts Clearly and Compassionately
Coordinating Housing Buyouts with Relocation and Case Management
Navigating Community Tensions Around Housing Buyouts
Tracking and Clearly Communicating Buyout Outcomes
Planning Effective Transitions Out of Temporary Housing Early
Connecting Recovery Case Management to Long-Term Housing Solutions
Coordinating with Developers and Planners for Housing Stability
Designing Recovery Programs to Ensure Long-Term Housing Stability
Leveraging Modular, Prefab, and Innovative Housing Solutions
Future Housing Methods