Homeownership Education

We offer a variety of virtual and in-person classes to both Habitat homeowners and the general public.

Class is in session!

Our virtual and in-person classes are open to the general public, both renters and homeowners. Learn about maintaining your home, support your financial wellness, and become more engaged in your community.

Translation and interpretation services are available for classes with notice. To request translation or interpretation service, call 503-287-9529 ext. 1323. 口笔译服务  |  Chiaku me Awewen Kapas  |  अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या  |  Traducere și interpretariat  |  Устный и письменный перевод  |  Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad  |  Traducción o interpretación  |  Письмовий і усний переклад  |  Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch

View and register for upcoming classes through the Eventbrite portal below.


We host classes on a wide variety of topics

Financial Wellness 

Topics may include: 

  • Understanding your annual escrow analysis
  • Budgets: creating a spending & saving plan 
  • Managing your cash flow 
  • Building credit 
  • Debt repayment & strategies for reducing your expenses 
  • Estate planning and retirement 
  • Insurance—auto/home/life/health
  • Couponing 

Employment Skills 

Topics may include: 

  • Applications, resumes, cover letters, and interview skills
  • Negotiating a salary increase or promotion. 

Home Maintenance Workshops 

Topics may include: 

  • Planning for home maintenance 
  • Natural cleaning products 
  • Weatherizing your home 
  • Appliance maintenance 
  • Mold & pest prevention and maintenance 

Community 

Topics may include: 

  • Community involvement 
  • Neighborhood watch & crime prevention 

Health & Safety 

Topics may include: 

  • Cooking matters at the store 
  • Gardening 
  • Fire & home safety 
  • Disaster and emergency preparedness 

Contact Us

If you have questions about our program or classes, or are interested in partnering with our education program, please email us at education@habitatportlandregion.org