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HUD-Approved Program

Home Buyer Education Class

8-hour class

HUD certificate included

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HUD-approved housing counseling agency

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Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1979

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Application overview

Help us understand who is applying and when they plan to attend class.

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Is there a co-borrower? *

A co-borrower is a spouse, partner, or anyone else who will be on the mortgage with you.

Number in household *

How did you hear about us?

Your information

Please provide your details exactly as they appear on your government-issued ID. This is used for your HUD records and the application document.

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Contact information

First name *

Last name *

Middle name (optional)

Suffix (optional)

Email address *Please enter a valid email address

Confirmation will be sent here

Mobile phone *Please enter a complete 10-digit phone number

Format: (555) 555-5555

Date of birth *

Must be 18 or older to register

Social security number *

Required for HUD reporting and HBE program enrollment. Stored encrypted and used only by your housing counselor.

Home address

Street address *

City *

State *

ZIP code *

Personal

Gender *

Marital status *

Preferred language (optional)

Current Residence *

Own

Rent

Household type *

Household gross annual income *

Used for HUD affordability assessment

HUD demographics Required by 24 CFR §214.315

Race *

Ethnicity (optional)

Is Hispanic *

Education level *

English proficiency *

Active military *

Disabled? (optional)

Veteran *

Disabled Dependent? (optional)

First-time homebuyer *

Co-borrower information

Provide the details for the person who will be on the mortgage with you. They do not need to be present — they will receive a document to sign via Adobe Sign after you submit.

Co-borrower contact

First name *

Last name *

Middle name (optional)

Suffix (optional)

Email address *

Adobe Sign signature request goes here

Mobile phone *Please enter a complete 10-digit phone number

Format: (555) 555-5555

Date of birth *

Social security number *

Required for HUD reporting and HBE program enrollment. Stored encrypted and used only by your housing counselor.

Co-borrower address

Same as primary applicant

Street address *

City *

State *

ZIP *

Personal details

Gender *

Marital status *

Preferred language (optional)

Current Residence *

Own

Rent

Household type *

Household gross annual income *

Used for HUD affordability assessment

HUD demographics Required

Race *

Ethnicity (optional)

Is Hispanic *

Education level *

English proficiency *

Active military *

Disabled? (optional)

Veteran *

Disabled Dependent? (optional)

First-time homebuyer *

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Disclosures & consent

Federal HUD regulations require you to read and acknowledge the following statements. All four must be accepted to continue.

Agency Disclosure Statement

Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services (TBNHS) is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TBNHS provides housing counseling services including Home Buyer Education in accordance with HUD regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

I have read and acknowledge the Agency Disclosure Statement

Fair Housing Notice

You have rights under the Fair Housing Act. It is illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, contact the HUD Housing Discrimination Hotline at 1-800-669-9777.

I have read and acknowledge the Fair Housing Notice

Privacy & Confidentiality Notice

Personal information collected during this registration is protected under 24 CFR §214.315. TBNHS will not disclose your information to third parties without your written consent, except as required by law or as necessary to provide housing counseling services. Your demographic information is collected solely for HUD reporting purposes.

I have read and acknowledge the Privacy & Confidentiality Notice

Consent to Housing Counseling Services

By registering for this Home Buyer Education class, you consent to receiving housing counseling services from TBNHS. You understand that completion of this course is required to receive a HUD housing counseling certificate, which may be required by lenders for certain mortgage programs including down payment assistance.

I consent to receiving housing counseling services from TBNHS

Review your application

Please check everything carefully before signing. Click Edit on any section to make changes.

Selected class

Class—

Date & time—

Location—

Primary borrower

Name—

Email—

Phone—

Date of birth—

Address—

Co-borrower

Name—

Email—

SignatureWill be sent via Adobe Sign after you submit

Application details

Co-borrowerNo

Household sizeNot provided

Referred by—

I certify that the information I have provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in disqualification from housing counseling services.

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How signing works

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Open the link, review your application, and add your electronic signature. Takes about 2 minutes.

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Application reference

HBE-2026-0001

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What happens next

Check your email — A confirmation with your class details, location, and any virtual meeting link has been sent to your email address.

Attend your class — Complete all 8 hours of the Home Buyer Education curriculum to qualify for your HUD certificate.

Receive your certificate — Within 3 business days of completing your class, your HUD housing counseling certificate will be available in your portal.

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