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Jefferson County At Home housing counseling services are designed to help individuals and families make informed decisions about their housing options. Our HUD-certified housing counselors can provide counseling on a wide variety of housing-related topics, including:

  • Financial management/budgeting
  • Home improvement and rehabilitation
  • Purchasing a home
  • Renting a home
  • Post-purchase counseling
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Your home ownership journey starts here!

If owning a home is your goal, our counselors can help you develop a step-by-step process for getting pre-qualified for a mortgage, plan for the down payment and determine if you qualify for assistance. Our monthly home buyer workshops are designed to educate prospective buyers on all aspects of homeownership. Topics covered in this free four-hour workshop include:
  • Are you ready to buy a home?
  • Managing your money
  • Understanding credit
  • Protecting your investment
  • Shopping for a home
  • Obtaining a mortgage

Home buyer education workshop

Discover the answers to these questions and more at this free workshop:
  • Am I ready to buy and own a home?
  • How much do I need for a down payment?
  • What if I’ve had some credit problems?
Register for a workshop
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About the workshop

Mortgage lenders often require borrowers to complete a HUD-approved home buyer education course in order to qualify for special incentive programs, including down payment and closing costs assistance. The Jefferson County At Home Home Buyer Workshop, combined with one-on-one counseling offered through our office, fulfills the home buyer education requirement.

workshop date:
Generally the 2nd Wednesday of the month

workshop location:
UW-Extension Building
864 Collins Road, Lower Level, Jefferson, WI

workshop time:
5:30-9:30 PM

Register for a workshop

Home rehabilitation program

Income-eligible homeowners can apply for a 0% interest, deferred payment loan for home repairs. Eligible repairs include:
  • Handicap accessibility
  • Window and door replacement
  • Roofing, siding and porch repairs
  • Electrical upgrades
  • Repair/replace heating, water and plumbing systems
  • Water and sewer line connection

Income limits

As of June 15, 2023
Household Size123456
Jefferson County$56,250$64,250$72,300$80,300$86,750$93,150
City of Watertown - Dodge County portion$51,350$58,700$66,050$73,350$79,250$85,100
City of Whitewater- Walworth County portion$56,700$64,800$72,900$80,950$87,450$93,950

Download the Jefferson County At Home brochure