Homeownership Opportunity Minneapolis (HOM) Approved Education and Counseling Agencies
To be eligible for HOM down payment assistance, buyers must complete a homeownership and financial wellness course from an approved agency and be referred to the program. Buyers must also complete an approved homebuyer education program.
Approved Pre-Purchase Counseling providers:
You must complete your homeownership and financial wellness counseling program no later than three business days prior to closing. Certificates are good for one year.
African Development Center
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio)
Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin
Hmong American Partnership (HAP)
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Minneapolis Urban League
Mni Sota Fund
Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA)
NeighborWorks Home Partners
PRG, Inc.
Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL)
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Homebuyer Education Options
There are three approved options for homebuyer education:
- HomeStretch™. (NeighborWorks Home Partners offers this course, or you can find other providers through the Minnesota Homeownership Center website.)
- Minneapolis Urban League American Dream Program
- Framework online education
Register for Home Stretch
