Public Homebuyer University

Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity offers a five-class series to learn the ins and outs of buying, budgeting for, and maintaining a home. This program is open to the public, and anyone is welcome to enroll in the series.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/12/2023

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

1100 West Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60608

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 4:00pm; Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm;

Application process

To see upcoming series dates, please visit the events listing page on the website and look for Homebuyer University. From there, an Eventbrite page will provide the opportunity to enroll and pay for the course

Eligibility

This program is available to the general public but intended for those interested in becoming a homebuyer in the near future, who are unsure of the options and/or qualifications for buying a home, or who are interested in exploring homeownership but have been denied a mortgage in the past

Languages

English

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat's vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward its vision by building strength, stability, and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.This agency also refers eligible clients needing home furniture to the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB), which does not accept walk-ins or calls for furniture requests. Individuals requesting furniture may contact Habitat For Humanity staff to discuss further. Habitat For Humanity staff will work to assess the client's needs and schedule an appointment on their behalf.