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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:
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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:
Home buyer education workshop
Discover the answers to these questions and more at this free 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
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Home rehabilitation program
Income-eligible homeowners can apply for a 0% interest, deferred payment loan for home repairs. Eligible repairs include:
Income limits
As of June 15, 2023
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |