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The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Volusia County offers homebuyer classes.

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 at 1:40PM

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News 

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The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Volusia County announces multiple pre-purchase homebuyers’ workshops that meet the education requirements for those wanting to participate in the First-time Homebuyer’s Program. The UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County is a partnership between State, Federal, and County governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.

According to a release, Extension Agent Lisa Hamilton - a HUD-certified housing and accredited financial counselor, will conduct the following virtual classes on Microsoft Teams:

English language classes:

  • 5 to 9 p.m. May 5 and 12
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6 and 13
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 and 10
  • 5 to 9 p.m. July 15 and 23

 

Spanish language classes:

  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 and 21
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 and 26
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23 and 30

 

The virtual classes consist of eight hours of education, most broken up into two four-hour sessions.

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate allowing them to apply for federal down payment and closing cost assistance programs available through Volusia County, Seminole County, and the City of Deltona.

The cost is $10 per household, and scholarships are available upon request.

To register, visit https://homebuyered.eventbrite.com or contact Patricia Caradonna at 386-822-5778 or pcaradonna@volusia.org.

 


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