Extension offers homebuyer classes

Posted On: December 30, 2022

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 Microsoft Teams.

English language classes will be conducted at:

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 13 and 20
• 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 16 and 23
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17 and 24
• 5 to 9 p.m. April 4 and 11

Spanish language classes will be conducted at:

• 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 12 (one day)
• 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 30 (one day)
• 5 to 9 p.m. April 20 and 27

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 contact Patricia Caradonna at 386-822-5778 or pcaradonna@volusia.org.