Spring is a great time to buy your first home!

There are multiple first-time homebuyer grants open in April and May, including First Front Door which opens May 19th! This $15,000 grant can be combined with Philly First Home for up to $25,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance!

First Front Door grants go quickly, so it's important that you complete your homebuyer education and are aware of the program requirements (including applicable lenders) before applying!

Other Programs for Philadelphia Homebuyers:

• Turn the Key is a city program where eligible first-time homebuyers can receive up to $75,000 in mortgage buydown assistance on a newly constructed home built on vacant city land.



Turn the Key is hosting a Spring Open House this Saturday, March 21 at the PA Convention Center - sign up to learn more about the program!

• Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is supporting successful homeowners throughout the city. This amazing program educates future homeowners and utilizes sweat equity to make homeownership affordable.



The screening form for the Spring cohort of Habitat for Humanity is Now Open!

Want to buy a house? Not sure where to start? Want to access grant money for the down payment? We've got you!

AHCOPA provides free housing counseling to help you get mortgage ready and access down payment assistance grants!

We help our clients succeed!

Learn how to:

• Get the best possible mortgage terms
• Budget for long-term success
• Assemble your homebuying team
• Access down payment assistance grants

April Homebuyer Workshops:

• Saturday, April 4, 10 am - 2 pm
• Saturday, April 11,10 am - 2 pm
• Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 2 pm
• *taller en español* 18 de abril Sábado, 10 am - 2 pm
• Saturday, April 25, 10 am - 2 pm

Our next ONLINE Will Workshop is THIS WEDNESDAY, March 18!

Can't Make It?

Join our April Online Will Workshop:

Wednesday, April 22

6 pm - 7 pm

Planning for the future helps you protect your family and avoid future legal complications.

Our will workshops cover the basics of writing a will and why planning ahead matters for protecting your family, property, and personal wishes.

Participants learn what goes into a will, the difference between a will and a trust, and how planning ahead can help prevent issues like tangled titles and family fights.

The workshop also discusses the essential documents: Power of Attorney and Advance Healthcare Directive.

Whether you are starting from scratch or have questions about an existing will, our workshops provide clear information and guidance to help you take the next step.

Check out the full list of Will Workshops.

Get Your Early Bird Tickets!

AHCOPA's 3rd Annual Celebratory Breakfast is special fundraising and networking event you don't want to miss!

This year will feature an address from Mayor Parker, an online silent auction, community awards, and the opportunity to network with housing professionals.

We hope that you'll join us to celebrate our community's accomplishments! Early bird tickets are now on sale!

Delaware County Homebuyer Fair

On Saturday, March 7, AHCOPA partnered with Representative Heather Boyd to host a Homebuyer Fair in Delaware County.

Over 60 people turned out to learn about homebuying resources! We were happy to see all the vendors and families in attendance and glad that we could provide relevant information. We're looking forward to more outreach in Delaware County and connecting more people with the services they need!

Watch a recap of the event on our tiktok!