•  Be a current renter 
• Meet program eligibility requirements
• Registering for the required HUD housing counseling workshop.
• Complete a homebuyer education course taught by a HUD-approved counseling agency
• Have their own savings to contribute to the down payment or closing costs
• Meet program income eligibility requirements

In addition, a HUD-approved Housing Counseling workshop is required. You are one step closer to owning your first home! the federal government does not give housing grants directly to individuals. Any program the federal government has to assist first-time buyers in a home purchase will require that you attend a HUD-approved Housing Counseling class. Housing counselors help people get their finances organized so they will qualify for a
You are one step closer to owning your first home! Start by attending a First-Time Homebuyers workshop. 

Begin by:

1. Preparing listed documents mentioned
2. Submitting the following Program Eligibility online form below
3. Registering for the HUD housing counseling workshop. 

Prepare Listed Documents: 

• W-2 / Tax return for 2 consecutive years
• Bank statement for 3 months, 12 months for self-employment 
• Proof of income for 1 month - paystub 
• Government-issued photo ID
• Photo ID
• Social Security  card
• Other assets - retirement statement, life insurance policy, alimony or child support