We’ve compiled these resources to help those who are preparing to buy a home or may be in need of other housing options or assistance.

Orange County Housing Department

The Orange County Housing Department provides housing assistance resources for those in need in our community, including the Housing Helpline, emergency housing assistance, and home repair assistance.

Visit the link below or call 919-245-2655.

Housing Resources

Homebuyer Education

The providers below offer the required 8-hour homebuyer education courses for our homebuying program.

*Note: Homebuyer education course certificates are only valid for 1 year from the date of completion. Please consider this when planning your course.*

Fannie Mae HomeView®

Fannie Mae HomeView® is a free homeownership education certificate course that provides an in-depth understanding of the homebuying process.

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DHIC

DHIC creates affordable housing opportunities for Triangle individuals and families by integrating housing support services with community development. The homebuyer workshop covers the mortgage process, credit, home search, insurance, inspections, and down payment assistance.

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Financial Education

DHIC

DHIC’s counseling services can walk you through all the steps of the homeownership process and help you make the choices and decisions that best fit within your means.

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Community Empowerment Fund

The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) is a non-profit organization in Durham and Orange Counties that provides their members person-centered support, financial education, and asset building tools to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.

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Empowerment Inc.

EmPOWERment, Inc. is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency that offers an array of housing counseling services for a fee.

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