The next Ocean County First Time Homebuyer Workshops are scheduled for May 13th, May 16th and May 21st. Reminder, attendance at all workshops is mandatory. 

To register for these workshops, you must call or email Mark Lamela (Ocean Inc. Housing Counselor) at 732-244-5333 x1110 or via email at mlamela@oceaninc.org. The workshops will be conducted virtually via Zoom however you must register to obtain the Zoom link. 

You are a first-time homebuyer if (among other eligibility requirements): 

• You have not owned a home on your own in the past three years  
• You previously owned a home with a former spouse or significant other and no longer reside in the home and are trying to purchase a home solely and separately.  

Topics include: Budgeting for Homeownership, Signs of Predatory Lending, Mortgage Loan Options, and The Mortgage Process: Do's and Dont's. 

Be sure to visit the Ocean Inc. First Time Homebuyer website page at:  https://www.oceaninc.org/housingprograms for more information.  

Age Groups	Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Housing / Shelter Community Community Education
Payment Options	Free

Last Updated: 04/18/24