HOME Basics
Monday, October 19, 2026 8:00am-
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:00pm
HOME Basics Training
October 19-20, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, 101 North Summit Street, Toledo, OH 43604
Reservation Link: Will be provided later this fall; or by calling the hotel directly at 419-464-9220 and book using our group code
Reservation Deadline: September18, 2026
Description
The HOME Basics will be presented over the course of two days. Each session will be presented by a team of two trainers, providing interactive elements, and including time for questions. This basic course will also provide the latest updates from the 2025 HOME Final Rule, written agreements, and other relevant requirements for both entitlements as well as state grantees. OCCD will be joining the National Community Development Association (NCDA) Region V for this timely training session.
Monday, October 19, 2026 (Day 1)
| 8:00 | Registration |
| 8:30 | Icebreaker and Introductions, Background and Course Overview |
| 9:00 | Overview of HOME Program and broad, latest updates under the 2025 Final Rule |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:45 | General Program Rules |
| 11:30 | Lunch (On Your Own) |
| 1:00 | General Administration, Match, Written Agreements and Monitoring Requirements |
| 2:30 | Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Requirements |
| 3:30 | Break |
| 3:45 | Homeowner Rehabilitation |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (Day 2)
| 8:30 | Day 1 Q and A |
| 9:00 | Homebuyer Activities |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:45 | Rental Activities Part 1 (e.g., development, underwriting, subsidy layering) |
| 12:00 | Lunch (On Your Own) |
| 1:30 | Rental Activities Part 2 (e.g., compliance topics) |
| 3:00 | Break |
| 3:15 | Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Activities |
| 4:15 | Final Q and A |
| 5:00 | End of Training |
P.O. Box 776
Urbana, Ohio 43078