Homeownership Program
AAAH's Homeownership Program provides HUD certified housing counseling, resources, and support to first-time homebuyers in Oregon. A first-time homebuyer is classified by HUD as anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years. The Homeownership Program empowers future homebuyers to feel confident in their understanding of the homebuying process. Our counselors work with future homeowners to develop strategies that are specific and unique to the client - no matter where they are starting from.
AAAH's First-Time Homebuyer Class is an 8-hour course that satisfies education requirements for many Down Payment Assistance Loans. You may attend in-person, or participate in the discounted virtual class through eHome America online. AAAH clients receive a special discount code that reduces the online course fee from $99 to $30. The live course will include a $20 materials fee beginning in January 2025.
Are you ready to begin your homebuying journey?
Program Eligibility
AAAH is a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency and an Equal Housing Opportunity organization. Our program is open to the public and all are welcome to apply. Household income may determine eligibility for specific assistance-based services.
Intake and Application Process
If you are interested in our counseling services, please complete our Client Intake Form below or call us at 503-595-3517.
Intake Process:
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Option 1: Fill out the Online Intake Form below.
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Option 2: If you are not able to complete the form online, you are welcome to call our office at 503-595-3517 so we can assist you in completing your Intake by phone.
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If you need a paper application please request it at the time of your call for assistance, then Submit completed Pre-Purchase Application Packet with Supporting Documentation via Secure Dropbox Link, email: prepurchase@aaah.org, fax: 503-595-3519, or US Mail: 825 NE 20th Ave, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97232.
Next Steps for Applicants
Following your intake submission, an AAAH staff member will contact you to discuss next steps and provide you with an application packet to begin your homebuying counseling process. Once all required documentatin has been received a counselor will review your application materials and set up an appointment to begin your homebuyer counseling sessions.