Extension offers free homebuyer classes
Posted On: May 8, 2023
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. May 19 and 26
- 5 to 9 p.m. June 1 and 8
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 21 and 28
- 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 10 and 17
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8 and 22
- 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12 and 19
Spanish language classes will be conducted at:
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 25 (one day)
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22 and 29
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 (one day)
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.
