Division of Housing Homebuyer Education

Note: Please attempt to attend both the Boulder County Homebuyer Class Series AND the City of Boulder Homeownership Program Orientation PRIOR to applying for City programs as many of your questions will be answered.

Exception: If you are interested in entering a lottery for a particular property that is scheduled prior to the next class/orientation dates, you may complete these education requirements after submitting your application. You should note the lottery you're interested in on your application.

City of Boulder
Homeownership Program Orientations

Everyone is different. Come to one of our Orientations and see if we have a program that's right for you. Topics: What is an affordable home? Do I qualify? What are my options? Can I get help with closing costs? What happens when I resell? How do I apply?

Lunch Series Bring your lunch! and Evening Series:

Both series usually held at... Boulder Public Library, Boulder Creek Meeting Room, 1001 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO

Lunch Series Bring your lunch!  11:30 am - 12:45 pm	Evening Series 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Boulder Public Library 1001 Canyon Boulevard Boulder Creek Meeting Room 2009 January 6 February 3 March 3 April 7 May 5 June 2 July 7 August 4 September 1 CANCELLED! October 6 November 3 December 1	Boulder Public Library 1001 Canyon Boulevard Boulder Creek meeting Room 2009 January 15 February 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 20 September 17 October 15 November 19 December 17

For more information about the City of Boulder Homeownership Program Orientations, contact: Division of Housing, Department of Housing & Human Services City of Boulder Phone: 303-441-3157

 

Boulder County
Homebuyer Services and Class Series

Complete all three levels. Completion of class is required for all City of Boulder programs and for CHFA assistance. Pre-registration required.

To register or for inquiries regarding these classes please contact the Boulder County Housing Counseling Program at: 720-564-2279

Topic 1
Introduction to Homebuying, Qualifying for a Mortgage, What Can you Afford, Understanding your Credit Reports

Topic 2
Working with a Realtor, Finding a Home, Making an Offer & Contracts, Mortgage Financing Options, Closing your Loan

Topic 3
Affordable Housing Opportunities, Budgeting, Post-Purchase Success

Or complete Online Homebuyer Education

Dates & Locations:
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July 18, 2009
2525 13^th Street #204 in Boulder
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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August 22, 2009
2525 13^th Street #204 in Boulder
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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September 26, 2009
409 4th Ave, Longmont, CO
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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 To view the current Homebuyer Class flier click here: Homeownership 2009 Course Schedule

 

** No childcare provided at any of the Homebuyer Class Series.

** Pre-registration required; you should plan on registering early as classes fill up quickly.

For more information regarding the Boulder County Homebuyer Education Classes, contact:

Boulder County Housing Counseling Program
Boulder County Housing Authority
Phone: 720-564-2279.

 

Classes in Other
Locations in Colorado

If you can't attend Boulder County classes, check out a state-wide class schedule for approved alternative classes.

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Foreclosure Prevention Workshops: 4:30 2525 13th St Suite 204, Boulder, CO 80304
Thursday, Jun 18
Thursday, July 16
Wednesday, July 29
Thursday, August 13
Wednesday, August 26

Foreclosure Prevention Flyer

** NEW! Foreclosure Prevention Hotline now Available through Boulder County

For hotline, click here: Foreclosure Prevention Hotline

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** Check out "Financial Fitness"

This 4-part course presented by the Boulder County Housing Authority will help you improve your relationship with money.
Learn how to set financial goals and begin working towards them!

This course is not required to participate in City of Boulder home ownership programs.

Course outline:

Banking
Borrowing
Budget
Credit

To register and for additional information, call: 720-564-2279 or visit http://www.bouldercountyhc.org/

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Housing on TV? Tune into...

"HomeWise"

The Division of Housing sponsors HomeWise, a quarterly television program that focuses on housing related topics. HomeWise can be seen on Channel 8 which is part of the basic AT&T Cable TV service in Boulder. Previous shows have showcased our downpayment assistance programs, mobile home communities, new developments and our funding programs. Our latest program focuses on Housing for Seniors.

Visit Channel 8 to find out when HomeWise is being aired. If you don’t subscribe to cable TV, you can checkout a copy of "HomeWise" at the Boulder Public Library

 

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 October 2009 09:48