Want to own your own home, but don’t know where to start?
Attend Homebuyer Education at the Chinese Community Center.
The Chinese Community Center became a HUD Affiliate in late 2008 and is proud to be the only HUD Affiliate in Texas offering linguistically appropriate services in Chinese and Vietnamese. We also partner with the City of Houston and Harris County’s Homebuyer Assistance Program. As part of our commitment to financial education, the Center is a recognized organization for homebuyers needing at least eight (8) hours of education to qualify for down payment assistance. Through financial and homeowner education, the Chinese Community Center empowers families to achieve self-sufficiency and long-term success.
Homebuyer Education
Upcoming Homebuyers Education Workshop
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- Pre-Registration is required.
- Attendees must complete and actively participate in the 8-hour workshop and a follow-up counseling session with the housing counselor to receive a completion certificate.
- Late registrants will not be admitted and will be placed on a waitlist for the next available workshop.
The 8-hour monthly workshop is held on a single day:
- Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CDT (Open!)
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CDT (Open!)
Registration fee:
- $50/Individual
- $60/Household
Note: Payment must be made upon submission of the registration form. Payment is not refundable or transferable.
Register for workshop
- Please fill out the form below or click here for registration
- Viewing on desktop/computer is recommended.
Pre-Purchase Counseling
Pre-Purchase Homebuyer Counseling
A certified housing counselor will assist clients in a one-on-one setting to identify housing goals (including rental and purchase) and to create a plan to reach those goals, overcoming financial obstacles, and preparing a path towards a sustainable housing future.
- One-on-one counseling for pre-purchase and rental assistance
- Money management for individual needs
- Affordability analysis: mortgage calculation or rental payments
- How to establish credit
- How to improve credit score
- How to apply for housing assistance
- Housing care and maintenance
Homebuyer Counseling Office Hours are from Monday to Friday only.
To request a one-on-one counseling appointment for pre-purchase topics, contact housing@ccchouston.org or (713) 271-6100.
Group Workshops
Group Workshops for Homebuyers and Homeowners
The qualified counselor will provide group seminars throughout the year for those preparing to purchase a home and those who currently own property. Topics range from financial literacy and capability to do-it-yourself techniques for improving home value and disaster preparedness.
Financial Literacy Workshop topics include:
- How to manage money by preparing a personal spending plan
- Available banking services and how to build a positive relationship with a financial institution
- How credit works and when to apply for credit
- How to read a credit report and how to build and repair credit history
- Ways to save money and achieve goals through savings
- How to protect finances and identity
Homeownership Workshop topics include:
- DIY Techniques to Improve Home Value
- Gardening and Landscaping Best Methods for Homeowners
- How to prepare your home and your family for a disaster
- Security Tips to Prevent Theft
- Feng Shui
- When to Consider Refinance
- Fair Housing Laws
- Greening Your Home for Energy Efficiency
Resources
Homebuying/Financial Literacy
- Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) Tools and Resources for Homebuyers
- Bank of America
- Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC)
Other Languages
Español | 中文 | Tiếng Việt |
- Your Step-by-Step Mortgage Guide
- CreditSmart Modules and Curriculum (ENG/SP)
- CreditSmart Asian (CHI/KOR/VIET)
Renter/Rental
- Protections for Texas Renters: COVID-19 | UT School of Law
- Texas Rent Relief Program | TDHCA
- CDC Eviction Protection Declaration Form
- Renter Resources | TAA (TAA Apartment Association)
- TDHCA Vacancy Clearinghouse: Find affordable apartments in your area
- Houston Housing Authority
- Harris County Housing Authority
- Tenants’ Rights Handbook | Texas Young Lawyers Association and State Bar of Texas
Fair Housing
- Fair Housing Booklet | HUD (ENG | CHI | JP | KOR | SP | VIET)
- Fair Housing Resources | City of Houston
- Are you a victim of Housing Discrimination? Brochure | HUD (ENG | CHI | KOR | SP | VIET)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Resources
Workshop Information
