Check out our Steps to Buying a Home and register for a Homebuyer Education class today.
For co-borrowers, only one borrower is required to take the Homebuyer Education class.
Our virtual Homebuyer Education Classes help prospective homebuyers understand the process of buying and keeping a home.
From time-to-time, we also offer in-person classes in English and Spanish in partnership with our Participating Lenders.
*Please note that the completion of RIHousing’s Homebuyer Education class may not satisfy the Homebuyer Education requirements for other lenders or agencies providing down payment and/or closing cost assistance. *Certificates obtained through a RI-based, non-profit, HUD counseling approved organization are also accepted.
Then you’ll need to complete Landlord-Tenant education in addition to our regular Homebuyer Education class. Learn about leasing, repairs and everything else you need to know to become a successful landlord.
Offered through The Housing Network of Rhode Island at locations throughout the state (in English and Spanish). There is a fee to attend this class.
To register contact The Housing Network of Rhode Island: 401-721-5680.
LandlordCert.Org offers a HUD-approved, on-demand landlord education course that is self-paced and available 24/7. The course requires a one-time fee of $99 (discounted rate of $69 available based on income eligibility).
Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract.
Only residents of census tract 405 are eligible for the FirstGenHomeRI pilot program.
The map on the left shows the approximated eligible region.
Unsure if your address is part of the eligible region?
Type in your address below to find out (Include street #, street name, Newport, RI).
Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract for application prioritization.
Applications from residents who live in the census tract listed below are prioritized.
| Central Falls | 44007010900, 44007010800, 44007011100, 44007011000 |
| Pawtucket | 44007016000, 44007015300, 44007015100, 44007015200, 44007015500, 44007016600, 44007016700, 44007017000, 44007017100, 44007016100, 44007016400 |
| Newport | 44005040500, 44005041100 |
| East Providence | 44007010100, 44007010501 |
Type in your address below to learn if you are in the targeted area. (Include street #, street name, city, RI).
