Extension offers homebuyer classes

Posted On: April 7, 2024

Are you ready to purchase a home? If so, consider participating in the First-time Homebuyer Program. The UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County offers pre-purchase homebuyer workshops that meet the education requirement for those participating in the program. 

Extension Agent Lisa Hamilton, a HUD-certified housing counselor and accredited financial counselor, will instruct the virtual classes on Zoom.

English language classes will be conducted at:

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12 and 19
• 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8 and 15
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 15 and 22

A Spanish language class will be conducted at from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 11.

The classes consist of eight hours of education. Participants will receive a certificate of completion that will enable them to apply for a federal down payment and closing cost assistance program available through Volusia County, Seminole County and the City of Deltona.

The cost is $10 per household. Scholarships are available upon request.

Advance registration is required; visit https://homebuyered.eventbrite.com or call 386-822-5778.