Day 2-6: Fannie Mae and Post-Disaster Development of Affordable Housing: Case Study | Sidra Goldwater & Seana O’Shaughnessy

Post-disaster development of affordable housing is a crucial aspect of rebuilding communities and ensuring their long-term resilience. This involves collaborating with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. 

Get in on the conversation as Sidra Goldwater, a Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding Advisor for Fannie Mae, and Seana O’Shaughnessy, the President & CEO of Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) discuss affordable housing challenges faced by renters and homeowners; the long timelines needed for rebuilding; crafting new lending guidelines to allow non-profits to use conventional financing; overcoming hurdles in insurance and construction delays; expanding the program nationwide; and more.