Building a Housing Trust Fund: Five Essential Considerations

Join a virtual conversation exploring the essential elements of a housing trust fund with experts in the field. Speakers will explore considerations for communities seeking to implement this tool for investment in affordable housing, homelessness prevention, homeownership initiatives, and more.

Discussion topics will include:

• Defining the goal of your community’s housing fund and building support
• Establishing a governance structure and revenue sources
• Deployment of funds, impact reporting, and other post-establishment considerations
• Real-world examples of common considerations, challenges, and solutions

Speakers:

• Beth Stephens, Director, State and Local Policy, Southeast, Enterprise Community Partners
• Jerah Smith, Associate Director, Enterprise Advisors
• Tammie Hoy Hawkins, Consultant, LEH Consulting Group, LLC
• Vanessa Bramante, Program Manager, Enterprise Advisors