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HCS Workshops are online!

HCS workshops are available online using Zoom (see instructions below) or in person.  View our workshops and register using the form links below. 

You may also access them by telephone. Please check this site regularly for weekly updates.

Sign language interpretation and other languages must be scheduled in advance and are available upon request.

Learn about the steps to take when facing mortgage or condo fee delinquency, how to avoid foreclosure and learn what counseling can do to help save your home.



Required for those seeking to buy or rent a home through the DC Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) program. Subjects covered include IZ eligibility guidelines and requirements; the lottery process; and IZ buyer / renter certification process. *Please note: The 2-hour Pre-Purchase Orientations listed do not by themselves meet the requirements of the DC Inclusionary Zoning Program for home buyers. Individuals who wish to participate in the Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Program should first participate in the Inclusionary Zoning Orientation. After you receive your IZ Orientation certificate you then need to register for the program through the DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Inclusionary Zoning web page at DHCD.DC.ORG. In order to register you will first need to determine if you are applying for IZ rental or IZ homeownership and participate in the required training.

IZ Rental Units

In order to be registered for IZ RENTAL properties you must provide proof that you participated in an Inclusionary Zoning Orientation (IZO).

IZ Purchase Units

If you wish to register to PURCHASE an IZ property, DHCD requires that you provide verification that you have attended an Inclusionary Zoning Orientation (IZO) AND that you graduated from an 8-hour Home Buyer Education Course* by a DHCD approved community based organization. *You must have completed one of two requirements below BEFORE you will be registered with us for the 8-hour Home Buyer Education Course:
  1. You either have applied for DHCD’s Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) and have received your HPAP Notification of Eligibility (NOE). NOTE:  If you have not yet applied for HPAP but intend to use HPAP funds to purchase a home, you should start this process BEFORE moving forward on IZ.  OR
  2. You have a pre-qualification letter from a lender that is less than 60 days old and that provides you with a loan qualification that meets the minimum purchase price of an IZ unit based on your household size and income (Click Here for most recent IZ purchase price schedule).


Learn what you need to know about credit reports; how to improve your credit; how to design budgets and much more.


Learn about the home purchase process; how to prepare for a loan application; DC loan programs (HPAP / EAHP / First Responders) and avoiding housing discrimination. Are you ready to apply? If so, download our HPAP/EAHP Quick Guide to the application process.

This workshop and the 8-hr class are needed to begin the HPAP/EAHP application process. Certificate is good for one year. 

(Click Here to download the PowerPoint slides for this webinar)


Maintaining stable housing in times of financial uncertainty requires planning. This webinar provides information about accessing financial resources, emergency budgeting, working with creditors, tenant rights, and understanding mortgage options.

Learn about resources to assist you in your housing search. Sorry, HCS does not have rental apartments to match you with and we do not help you with your actual search, but we will provide you with resources to assist in your search. (Click Here to download the PowerPoint slides for this webinar)

THE SFRRP PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. 

Learn about the SFRRP program from application start to loan closing and details about all documentation required to complete an SFRRP application. 

This class is required to start the SFRRP application process.

Learn about your rights as a tenant; identifying housing discrimination; financial resources and how to get repairs made; what to do if you receive an eviction notice; finding a rental home; what landlords look for in a tenant and much more.  This class only covers DC tenant rights and no other jurisdiction.





In order to move forward in applying for HPAP or preparing for a pre-qualification letter from a private lender, we suggest that you start by participating an HCS Pre-Purchase Orientation (PPO). During the PPO we will explain how to determine if you are ready to buy, how to begin the purchase process and how to apply for HPAP. You may register to attend a PPO on this website or by calling the HCS Training Department at 202-667-7606.  

If you have questions or if you want to reserve a seat for the IZO, PPO or the 8-hour Home Buyer Education Course, please call the HCS Training Department at 202-667-7606.

Please Note:  the process for registering for the IZO, PPO and 8-hour Home Buyer Education Course may differ at each DHCD approved Community Based Organization (CBO). The process described here is for those people working with Housing Counseling Services, which is a DHCD approved CBO. You may reach out to the other DHCD approved CBOs to learn their process for scheduling the required training classes.

Have you been summoned to court? Learn about DC’s Landlord and Tenant court process and how you, as a tenant, can prepare for it. HCS does not provide legal advice. However, we will provide you with an overview of the court process, general guidelines for how you can prepare, resources and referrals, and information about your rights.

Participating in Zoom Webinars

How to set up Zoom:

  • Download the Zoom App on the device that you plan to use for the webinar.
  • Tablets, laptops, and desktop computers will provide the best experience.
  • Be aware that many features used by HCS are not supported in the web browser version of Zoom and that not downloading the App will negatively impact your experience. Do not let this stop you from participating… (see the next bullet)
  • If you have limited internet access or data, and have registered for a webinar in advance you can participate by phone by calling in to listen to audio only. In this case, please follow up with the HCS Training Department as soon as possible in order to confirm your attendance.
  • We can be reached at tr******@********tc.org or 202-667-7606.

How to join:

  • Follow the unique link in your confirmation email or the reminder email sent through Zoom.
  • Do not join by inputting the Webinar ID and Password in Zoom.

How to show participation:

  • Join the webinar no later than 15 minutes after its start time,
  • Remain connected for the full duration,
  • Participate in all review questions, and
  • Participate in the final quiz.
  • Certificates (for Pre-Purchase and Inclusionary Zoning Orientation only) will only be issued to those who are shown to be fully participating.
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