Free classes are available online and in-person to explain the City of Boulder's homeownership programs and the home-buying process.
If you move forward with an application some of the classes below are required, while others are optional.
Orientation gives you the information you need to determine if this is the right program for you. The class provides an overview of the city's homeownership programs, qualification requirements, restrictions, and the application and buying process.
The online orientation consists of watching a video presentation and then completing a test related to the information in the presentation. Receiving a completed test will confirm you have completed this requirement.
We recommended you take this class first. You are required to complete it before you turn in an application.
Watch the Homeownership Program Orientation video below this section, or watch it on our Vimeo page.
*If you require additional help viewing the video presentation due to disability accessibility or language access needs, please contact homeownership@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-3157 to set up an alternative method to complete this required class.
Please complete the Orientation Test (opens in a new window or tab). Upload the completed test to the online application portal or include it with the application packet.
Please send us feedback on this orientation. Tell us what you liked and share ideas for improvement.
We recommended this class be completed as soon as possible. Required completion date: before one can go under contract on a home.
Topics include:
Applicants who are or have been a homeowner, still must take this class. The class expires after three years, so if an applicant does not purchase a home in that timeframe they will need to take the class again.
You may take this class from any CHFA approved provider in the state, including Boulder County
Boulder County Housing and Community Education offers the CHFA Homebuyer Class at no cost every month. Register early as classes fill up quickly! For more information and to register contact Boulder County at 720-564-2279 Option 2.
You may take the class from any approved Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) agency in Colorado. The training is available in the classroom (free) or online ($99).
Submit your course completion certificate with your application or send it to homeownership@bouldercolorado.gov if the class was completed after certification.
Boulder County Community Learning and Empowerment Program offers a variety of financially oriented workshops which may assist you in pursuing many of your financial goals such as homeownership, retirement planning, larger purchases, paying off debt, improving your credit score and much more. The Financial Workshops are designed to meet you where you are to build focus around your unique goals. Through knowledge and skill development, personal reflection and peer to peer learning, you can develop a plan to move towards your financial goals and dreams!
Below you will find a brief description of all the available workshops and a link to the online registration website to learn where and when they are happening, as well as register.
Interested in a confidential, individual appointment? Then contact the Boulder County Personal Finance Program to schedule a meeting:
