Housing Development Learning Opportunities

This week we have a collection of learning opportunities for experienced and aspiring affordable housing developers. Keep reading to find out how to apply for the next cohort of the Housing Development Training Institute, attend a webinar on faith-based housing partnerships from LISC's national housing team, save the date for the Arizona Housing Coalition 2026 Housing Conference and catch up on a series of housing webinar recordings from the Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities.

Application Open: Housing Development Training Institute

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI). HDTI presented by LISC Phoenix convenes a statewide cohort of nonprofit and mission-driven housing practitioners for a four-month program that combines weekly virtual sessions with in-person convenings. Designed for accessibility across Arizona, the program builds practical development skills while fostering meaningful relationships and collaboration across Arizona communities.

Participants build skills across key areas of housing development, including:

Predevelopment planning and project feasibility
Proforma development, financing and underwriting fundamentals
Zoning, land use, and permitting pathways
Preservation, rehabilitation, and supportive housing models
Community engagement and project management

Sessions are led by nationally and locally recognized subject-matter experts and practitioners, and emphasize real world application, peer learning, and structured networking. Participants leave with expanded professional networks, practical tools, and stronger connections to a statewide community advancing accessible and affordable housing in Arizona.

Learning structure includes: 10 two-hour virtual seminars and learning sessions, and four half-day afternoon in-person sessions. All virtual sessions are held on Tuesday mornings and in-person sessions are held on Tuesday afternoons. *Some exceptions apply with advance notice.

Who Should Apply: This program is designed for nonprofit and mission-driven organizations in Arizona that are actively engaged in or preparing for housing development. Applicants should be committed to fair and accessible housing solutions and collaborative, cohort-based learning.

Time Commitment: 48 hours of in-person or virtual learning sessions over four months. Schedule available on the application.

Applications Due: Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Notification of Acceptance: Wednesday, February 4

Apply Now

LISC Housing Webinar: Faith-Based and Mission Driven Housing Development Best Practices

Wednesday, January 28 | 11:00 a.m. Arizona

Join LISC Housing for a national webinar showcasing effective strategies and lessons learned from more than a decade of faith-based and mission-driven housing development work.

This session will cover:

How faith-based development is shaping affordable housing opportunities nationwide
Best practices drawn from LISC’s partnerships with congregations and mission-driven organizations
A spotlight on the New York Land Opportunity Program (NYLOP) as a case study
Key findings from LISC Bay Area and LISC Puget Sound’s faith-based development initiatives
Highlights from LISC’s new white paper: Yes In God’s Backyard: How Faith-Based Organizations Are Reshaping the Affordable Housing Market

View the Press Release

Who Should Attend:
Faith-based leaders, mission-driven developers, community partners, local officials, and anyone interested in expanding affordable housing through values-driven partnerships.

Why Attend:
Learn actionable strategies, hear real examples from the field, and explore how faith-based institutions can leverage their assets to support community-centered development.

Register for the Webinar

Save the Date: Arizona Housing Coalition 2026 Annual Conference

May 12-13, 2026 | Phoenix

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Annual Conference, There's No Place Like Home! This conference, to be held May 12-13, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center, is the premier education and networking event for the affordable housing and homeless service industries in Arizona.

Additionally, we invite industry experts, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for presentations that will inspire, educate, and engage our attendees. The deadline to submit your proposal is Friday, January 23, 2026.

Submit a Proposal

Housing Resources from the Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities

The Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities hosted three webinars on housing development in 2025. Recordings and resources are available on their website.

To learn about future webinars, subscribe to their e-blast list.