Winter Workshop (Jan 21-23) Online Registration Closes Dec 31

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On 12/15/2025 Course Descriptions for #3, #5, & #8 - ED Track Sponsored by NCHARRP were updated (see list below).

2026 Winter Workshop: In This Season of Housing 
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 
January 21-23, 2026 

Hotel Information

NOTE: you will receive the hotel link to book with CCHRCO code in your registration confirmation email.

Lumina on Wrightsville Beach (A Holiday Inn Resort)
1706 North Lumina Avenue
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Last Day to Book Hotel: Friday, December 21, 2025
Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM

Room Rates: Based on single-double occupancy, room rate $129 plus tax per night.

At check-in guests will be asked for a valid credit card for Incidental Charges of $50 per day. Resort Fee & Parking Fee will be waived for CCHRCO attendees.

Training Topics: 

• Course #1 (Thursday All Day) - The Methods of Moisture
  This session will explore the critical issue of moisture transfer in buildings, a key factor in building durability, energy efficiency, and occupant health. Effective moisture control is essential to prevent issues such as mold growth, pest infestation, and material degradation. Understanding how moisture gets into the building enclosure lends to a practical understanding of the importance of three core building components: air sealing, insulation, and mechanical ventilation.
  Speakers: Drew Corbett & Kevin Scott with Moderator Nikia Beal from Energize Carolinas

• Course #2 (Thursday Morning) - HOTMA Implementation and Compliance Updates
  This session provides an in-depth review of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) and its impact on occupancy and eligibility determinations. Participants will explore key regulatory changes, updated income and asset rules, and implementation timelines to ensure full compliance. Real-world examples and case studies will highlight common challenges and best practices for accurate application.
  Speaker: Jillian Baldwin with Moderator Diedra Perry from Baldwin & Associates

• Course #3, #5, & #8 - ED Track Sponsored by NCHARRP

  • Course #3 (Day 1- Morning Session), Landlord/Tenant Law & PH Responsibilities, Ted Edwards & Howard Rhodes, Banks Law Firm. 

    Two principals of The Banks Law Firm, North Carolina's leading affordable housing law practice, will present on recent developments in landlord-tenant law and the special duties and liabilities that arise in the public housing context.

    Ted leads the Firm's commercial litigation practice and brings extensive experience in construction disputes, affordable housing matters, environmental litigation, products liability, and business conflicts. A certified mediator, Ted is known for giving clients early, candid assessments that support sound decision-making. He holds both his undergraduate degree and his Juris Doctor from Duke University.

    Howard concentrates his practice in civil litigation and housing and economic development law. He provides general counsel services to public and private clients, helping them avoid litigation through smart planning and policy design. Howard has represented counties, housing authorities, state agencies, and a wide range of private entities in disputes involving real estate development, corporate governance, condemnation, construction, and landlord-tenant issues. His work in federally subsidized housing litigation gives him an especially deep understanding of the regulatory framework governing Housing Authorities.

    This presentation will give Executive Directors critical, practical insights into managing risk, enforcing leases, and fulfilling statutory and regulatory obligations.

  • Course #5 (Day 1- Afternoon Session), Employment Law Update for Housing Authorities, Cranfill Sumner LLP Employment Law Team. Attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP will provide an essential update on employment law developments affecting Housing Authorities. Executive Directors will receive practical guidance on current HR challenges, legal pitfalls, and best practices for managing staff in today's regulatory environment.

  • Course #8 (Day 2 Session), Navigating HUD Today, Susan Ellinger, Ellinger & Carr, then Narcan in HA Settings: Policy, Training & Liability, Patrick O'Neal, Willis, Towers & Watson, Al Root, NCHARRP. 

    "Maneuvering the HUD as We Are Coming to Know It"

    Susan Ellinger, partner at Ellinger & Carr, will provide a forward-looking discussion on how HUD's evolving policies and priorities are reshaping the affordable housing landscape. Susan's career spans every level of housing practice. She began as a Housing Authority Executive Director in major cities across South Carolina and North Carolina, gaining firsthand experience with the operational challenges our agencies face. After transitioning into law, she trained under national leaders such as Senator Terry Sanford and Governor Robert McNair, blending legal strategy with a deep commitment to community impact. In 2008, she co-founded Ellinger & Carr, where she now advises clients on a broad range of initiatives including LIHTC, historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, HOME, CDBG, RAD conversions, Rural Development programs, capital grants, and HUD mortgage products. Susan represents nonprofits, faith-based organizations, public agencies, and private developers alike, giving her a uniquely comprehensive perspective on HUD's shifting regulatory environment. This session will help Executive Directors anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and navigate HUD with greater confidence.

• Thursday Lunch Guest Speaker - How to make sure your Benefits Broker is working for you?
  Chris Smollen and Laurie Duncan will go over in detail how agents should be shopping the market each year at your renewal, as well as new regulations, online admin systems, service and what is happening in the benefits world today.

• Course #4 (Thursday Afternoon) - Rent Calculations Made Simple
  This interactive session breaks down the rent calculation process for both Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Attendees will learn step-by-step methods for determining total tenant payment, adjusted income, and utility allowances. The session emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and recent HUD guidance to help staff avoid errors and maintain program integrity.
  Speaker: Jillian Baldwin with Moderator Diedra Perry from Baldwin & Associates

• Course #6 (Friday Morning) - Combustion Safety & Efficiency
  This session provides a comprehensive overview of residential combustion appliance safety inspections, with a focus on Combustion Appliance Zone testing. Participants will learn how to identify and repair drafting issues associated with gas and oil-fired appliances, such as furnaces, and water heaters. Key inspection protocols will include visual assessments, carbon monoxide testing, and spillage checks alongside step-by-step guidance on conducting CAZ testing to evaluate depressurization and back drafting risks.
  Speakers: Drew Corbett & Kevin Scott with Moderator Nikia Beal from Energize Carolinas

• Course #7 (Friday Morning) - Occupancy Essentials PH & Section 8
  The final session focuses on occupancy management across Public Housing and Section 8 programs. Topics include eligibility, waiting list management, unit assignments, interim reexaminations, and termination policies. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to ensure compliance while promoting efficient and equitable occupancy practices.
  Speaker: Jillian Baldwin with Moderator Diedra Perry from Baldwin & Associates

2026 CCHRCO Winter Workshop Agenda

• Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  
  • 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM - Registration (Turtle Watch Area)
  • 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM - Board Meeting (Turtle Watch Area)
  • 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM - Board Dinner at Solstice Private Dining inside hosting hotel (Dinner on your own for Non-Board members)
    
    
• Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • 7:00 AM until 8:30 AM - Breakfast (Provided by CCHRCO) Must have Badge to Enter (Masonboro/Airlie)
  • 7:30 AM until 9:30 AM - Registration (Near Ballroom Pre Function Lobby)
  • 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM - Course #1 - The Methods of Moisture (All Day) (Causeway)
  • 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM - Course #2 - HOTMA (Tidewater)
  • 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM - Course #3 - Landlord/Tenant Law & PH Responsibilities (Masonboro/Airlie)
  • 10:30 AM until 10:45 AM - Break (Pre Function Lobby)
  • 10:45 AM until 12:00 PM - Course #1 - The Methods of Moisture (All Day) (Causeway)
  • 10:45 AM until 12:00 PM - Course #2 - HOTMA (Tidewater)
  • 10:45 AM until 12:00 PM - Course#3 - Landlord/Tenant Law & PH Responsibilities (Masonboro/Airlie)
  • 12:00 PM until 1:15 PM - Luncheon (Provided by CCHRCO) Must have Badge to Enter(Masonboro/Airlie)
  • 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM - Special Guest Speakers Chris Smollen & Laurie Duncan (Masonboro)
  • 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM - Course #1 - The Methods of Moisture (All Day) (Causeway)
  • 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM - Course #4 - Rent Calculations Made Simple (Tidewater)
  • 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM - Course #5 - Employment Law Updates for Housing Authorities (Airlie)
  • 3:00 PM until 3:15 PM - Break (Pre Function Lobby)
  • 3:15 PM until 5:00 PM - Course #1 - The Methods of Moisture (All Day) (Causeway)
  • 3:15 PM until 5:00 PM - Course #4 - Rent Calculations Made Simple (Tidewater)
  • 3:15 PM until 5:00 PM - Course #5 - Employment Law Updates for Housing Authorities (Airlie)
    
    (Dinner will be on your own)
    
    
• Friday, January 23, 2026
  • 7:00 AM until 8:30 AM - Breakfast (Provided by CCHRCO) Must have Badge to Enter (Masonboro/Airlie)
  • 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM - Course #6 - Combustion Safety and Efficiency (Causeway)
  • 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM - Course #7 - Occupancy Essentials PH & Section 8 (Tidewater)
  • 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM - Course #8 - Navigating HUD Today (Masonboro/Airlie)
  • 10:30 AM until 10:45 AM - Break (Pre Function Lobby)
  • 10:45 AM until 12:00 PM - Course #6 - Combustion Safety and Efficiency (Causeway)
  • 10:45 AM until 12:00 PM - Course #7 - Occupancy Essentials PH & Section 8 (Tidewater)
  • 10:45 AM until 12:00 PM - Course #8 - Narcan in HA Settings: Policy, Training &Liability (Masonboro/Airlie)
    
    
• Workshop Ends
  • Have a safe trip home and we will see you at the Greenville Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC for the Spring Workshop May 15-17!

Refund Policy:
All requests for refunds must be in writing and should be mailed or emailed to Thomas Ray Green at Redevelopment Commission of the Town of Tarboro.

Request for refunds received prior to December 31, 2025, will be honored less a $50.00 Processing Fee.

Refunds will NOT be considered after December 31, 2025

To register for the 2026 Winter Workshop as an Attendee, please click the register button to complete the form.

Please complete a separate registration form for each attendee. Guest(s) need not be separate.

Questions? Please contact Thomas Ray Green at trgreen23@tarborohousing.com or by calling 252-823-6339.

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