Own the Hou

April is National Fair Housing Month

Own the HOU is more than just an initiative; it’s a community of individuals and organizations dedicated to assisting homeowners like you in maintaining the stability and security of your homes.

Fair Housing Act.

The Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968, made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, and familial status. This year’s Fair Housing Month theme is “Fair Housing: The ‘Act’ in Action.” For more information about your fair housing rights, click here.

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PARTNERS

Buy A Home

Congratulations on taking the first step towards making homeownership a reality for you.

Keep My Home

We understand the value and significance of homeownership.

Find a Home

Finding the right realtor is a crucial step in your journey towards homeownership.

Meet Corisha

Two years ago, Corisha Rogers began a journey toward homeownership by seeking assistance from a housing counseling agency in Houston. She took an eight-hour homebuyer education course and paid down debt, monitored her credit and increased her income to become an attractive candidate for a mortgage. Her initial attempts to buy a home were frustrating. The first time she was ready to close on the purchase, the seller got cold feet and the deal fell apart. The next time, the lender backed out after Corisha used her credit card for a car repair. She sought help from a different organization – Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation, which provides comprehensive community resources to residents of Houston’s historic 5th Ward.