About this Event
Are you ready to stop renting and start building wealth through homeownership? Whether you have no credit, bad credit, or just don't know where to start — this summit was designed for you.
The Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Community-Up are hosting the 2026 Homeownership Summit, a free, power-packed event bringing together lenders, realtors, financial coaches, and housing experts under one roof to help you take the next step toward owning a home.
What you will learn:
- How to use your Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher to purchase a home
- What lenders look for — credit scores, debt ratios, and income requirements explained in plain language
- How to access down payment assistance, grants, and forgivable loan programs in Washtenaw County
- Habitat for Humanity home options available right now.
- How the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program can put thousands of dollars in escrow savings in your pocket
- Budgeting strategies to reduce debt and strengthen your mortgage eligibility
Who should attend:
- Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher recipients
- First-time homebuyers and renters exploring the path to ownership
- Low-to-moderate income families ready to build lasting financial independence
- No money? No credit? Bad credit? You are welcome here.
Event details:
- Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building
- Admission: Free
- Includes: Catered lunch, raffle prizes, and gift giveaways
Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building (ML), 4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, United States
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