HOMEBUYER EDUCATION & HOUSING COUNSELING
SNAP Financial Access Homebuyer Education is a program designed to help individuals and families in the Spokane area prepare for successful homeownership—especially first-time homebuyers or those facing barriers to buying a home.
🏡 What It Is:
Homebuyer Education through SNAP Financial Access provides:
✅ Certified Homebuyer Classes
• HUD-approved education that meets lender and down payment assistance requirements.
• Covers key topics like:
o Budgeting and credit
o The mortgage process
o Working with real estate professionals
o Home inspections and insurance
o Long-term financial planning for homeowners
📘 How It Works:
• Classes are offered in person.
• Taught by HUD certified housing counselors.
• Participants receive a certificate of completion qualifying them to apply for Washington State Housing Finance Commission down payment assistance.
🎯 Who It’s For:
• First-time buyers
• Returning buyers needing a refresher
• Anyone interested in understanding the full process of buying a home—especially those with low to moderate income.
🔗 How to Get Started:
• View upcoming class dates
• Register for online or in-person sessions
• Connect with a SNAP housing counselor