TAKE 2025 MEMBERSHIP SURVEY The Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing is planning for another 10 great years, and we want your input to help shape the future of our work! If you’re a current OCAH member, your feedback is essential. Please take a few minutes to complete our short member survey and share your thoughts on how we can continue to strengthen affordable housing across Oklahoma. Incentive: Everyone who completes the survey by the end of this week will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Visa Gift Card or a $50 Visa Gift Card!

Join us for a two-day training designed to equip professionals with the tools, techniques, and knowledge to meet today’s residential energy code standards and enhance building performance.

Whether you’re a builder, HVAC contractor, code official, energy rater, or designer, this workshop provides hands-on insights and practical applications that will strengthen your understanding of energy efficiency, compliance, and verification practices.

Day 1 – Monday, December 8

Energy Code Fundamentals & Core Concepts

• Energy Code Basics

• Energy Modeling

• Manual J and S Overview

• Open Q&A

Lay the foundation with core concepts that drive energy-efficient residential design and construction.

Day 2 – Tuesday, December 9

Applying the 2021 IECC Residential Code

• 2021 IECC Residential Requirements

• Envelope, Duct, and Mechanical Ventilation Testing

• HVAC Installation Best Practices

• Open Q&A

Gain a deeper understanding of testing, verification, and mechanical system performance under the 2021 IECC.

Who Should Attend

Builders • HVAC Contractors • Code Officials • Inspectors • Energy Raters • Designers • Residential Construction Professionals

This training is ideal for anyone involved in energy code compliance, design, or residential construction who wants to stay current on modern standards and field verification techniques.

Continuing Education Credit

• Day 1: 8 Hours of ELE Credit (OREC Course #3005007)

• Day 2: 8 Hours of ELE Credit (OREC Course #3005008)
  Total: 16 Hours of Real Estate Continuing Education Credit

Bring your questions — each day includes interactive Q&A and real-world case discussions to help you apply what you learn in the field.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of Oklahoma’s evolving energy code requirements.

The 2025 Oklahoma Housing Summit is on Monday, November 10, bringing together professionals from across the state to learn, collaborate, and build solutions for Oklahoma’s housing future. Hosted by the Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing (OCAH), this one-day event offers a full schedule of training, discussions, and networking opportunities designed to support those working to create and preserve affordable housing across our communities.

Earn CE and Certification Credits

This year’s Summit includes professional development opportunities offering Continuing Education (CE) credit for Realtors and 4 hours of HOME and LIHTC Fair Housing Training for property managers and applicants.
Led by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, the Fair Housing Track fulfills OHFA’s compliance standards and provides practical, real-world strategies to ensure housing professionals remain informed, certified, and equipped to promote inclusive housing practices.

Key Tracks & Sessions

The Summit features multiple tracks designed to provide valuable insights and practical tools for housing professionals:

• Fair Housing Training – A 4-hour session with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, meeting HOME and LIHTC certification requirements.

• Housing Stability Program (HSP) Track – Covers every stage of the Housing Stability Program, from application and award to compliance and long-term management, led by OHFA program experts.

• Housing First & Rural Solutions – Explore best practices for homelessness prevention and rural housing innovation.

• Developer Track – Dive into emerging strategies, including 3D-printed housing, energy efficiency, and the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Why Attend

Whether you’re a Realtor, developer, property manager, or housing advocate, the Summit offers:

• A full day of professional development and collaboration

• Access to expert speakers and statewide housing leaders

• Networking with peers and potential partners

• Valuable CE and training credits to maintain certifications

Special Offer

Not yet a member of the Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing? Take $50 off your registration with promo code $50-Off_OCAHPromo and see how membership connects you to Oklahoma’s housing network, advocacy efforts, and exclusive member resources.

Register Today

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, earn, and connect at Oklahoma’s leading housing event.
Register Now: okhousingconf.com

OCAH is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the 2026 Board of Directors. The Board aims to represent a diverse mix of professional industries, serving rural and urban areas in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Open seats are available, and nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, October 28th.  Fill out the Board of Directors Nomination Application.

Board Member Eligibility: Must be an Active/Voting member of the Coalition. Active membership types include Sustaining, Corporate, and Non-Profit/Housing Authority. Must be in good standing with 2025 membership dues paid. Submission Information: Fill out the Board of Directors Nomination Application. Please submit a headshot and bio along with your application to andrea@ocah.info. The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, October 28th.

OCAH Offering Property Insurance Program to Members

The Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing is gathering data from our members to offer a property insurance program for our members. This program is being led by Creighton Haddon and his team at Alliant Insurance Services. With Alliant’s resources and Creighton’s local expertise, we believe they are best positioned to serve our needs to offer this program as a member benefit.

If you’ve previously submitted your data, please resend it to Creighton by Wednesday, 10/15/25, using the contact info below. If you no longer have your previous submission, reach out to Creighton directly to avoid rebuilding it from scratch.

If you haven’t submitted your data and would like to participate, please submit the following by 10/15/25:

• Completed sample Statement of Values Form or provide your current SOV and Alliant will let you know if additional information is needed.
• Currently valued loss runs (within the last 90 days)
• Current insurance policies

Please direct any questions to Creighton Haddon, CIC, CRM, Senior Vice President, Alliant:
Email  creighton.haddon@alliant.com 
Direct  (405) 418-5343
Cell (405) 315-8811

The Office of Multifamily Housing Programs published updated Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) related forms to its Drafting Table web page to provide stakeholders with adequate time to offer feedback on proposed changes.

Interested parties are invited to submit feedback by October 17, 2025. Instructions for submitting feedback can be found within the Federal Register Notice published on September 17, 2025 and the introductory text of the drafting table posting. For questions regarding the HOTMA related forms, please contact MFH_HOTMA@hud.gov.

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Oklahoma Housing Summit, the state’s premier one-day training and networking event for affordable housing professionals. This year’s summit will be held on November 10, 2025, at Metro Tech in Oklahoma City.

Whether you're a developer, property manager, nonprofit leader, lender, or public official, this event is your opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights, connect with peers, and strengthen your impact on housing across Oklahoma.

Why Attend?

✅ Expert-led sessions on funding, compliance, and best practices

✅ Networking with 165+ housing professionals

✅ Opportunities to showcase your organization’s leadership

✅ Complimentary registration for speakers

✅ Sponsorships available now!

Looking for more details about sessions, speakers, or sponsorships? Visit okhousingconf.com for the full agenda and opportunities.

The Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing is hosting the 2021 IECC Training. Join industry professionals for a comprehensive two-day training focused on residential energy code compliance and best practices. This in-person event will provide practical instruction on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) residential provisions, with a focus on real-world application, inspection, and design integration. 

Early Bird Pricing for Coalition Members through September 2: $120
Coalition Member Pricing beginning September 3: $140
Non-Member Pricing: $200
*Price Includes Networking Lunch on September 11. 

Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/OCAH-2021-IECCTraining

 

This training covers the 2025 application. Please note, this is a training covering the summary of changes in the 2025 application. This is not a comment period, as the application has been approved. Who should attend? OHFA provides grants to non-profit organizations, Public Housing Authorities, Community Housing Development Organizations, local or tribal governments, and private developers to assist low-income households with housing needs. Please submit specific questions regarding the application when registering.

2025 HOME Application Final - Approved 7-16-2025

2025 HOME Application Spread Sheets

ACTION Sends Letter to Senate Appropriators on Protecting HOME Funding

On July 17, the ACTION Campaign's Steering Committee sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee and its Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee urging them to protect funding for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for federal Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). While ACTION does not typically weigh in on appropriated programs, the House's THUD Subcommittee proposed to completely eliminate funding for HOME, which is an essential source of gap financing for the Housing Credit. The letter urges the Senate to undo the House's proposal, especially since some 15-20 percent of Housing Credit units per year rely on funding from HOME. Without sufficient soft financing resources such as HOME, Housing Credit production may fall short of expectations and not achieve the full potential of the increase in resources provided under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.