Thank you to Michael M. Nishizawa  Broker/Owner of Palm Tree Realty for attending this workshop and relaying all the information for our membership to research if buying a new home. Take a look at this exceptional resource for home purchasing in the islands if its a first time home buy, there is a lot to know!

THE MISSION

The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center will provide education, information and support to create successful first-time homeowners in Hawai’i. By addressing barriers and increasing rates of home ownership, the HomeOwnership Center aims to build stronger families and communities throughout the state of Hawai’i.

In addition to our program for first-time buyers, we added Foreclosure Prevention & Rental Counseling to support struggling renters and owners to understand their options and stay in their homes. We also created non-profit affiliates, HHOC Mortgage and HHOC Housing and Land Trust with missions to provide affordable financing and creating & preserving affordable homes.

Upcoming Free Workshops

First Time Home Buyer Programs (or Down Payment Assistance) Workshop
Thursday, February 12, 2026, Noon to 1:00 PM, Zoom

First Time Home Buyer Programs (or Down Payment Assistance) Workshop
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:00-7:00 PM, Zoom

FREE FIRST-TIME BUYER WORKSHOPS AND OUR PROGRAM.

These are free sessions to provide some education to the public. We periodically offer two free sessions. We also occasionally offer other free workshops that would be of interest to first-time homebuyers and/or existing homeowners.

The first periodic workshop is our one-hour Introductory First-Time Homebuyers Workshop. We encourage all interested people to attend this session to get an overview about the purchase process and how the Center helps in that process.

  • At that time, you will learn about the benefits of homeownership and the commitment required from those who choose to participate in the Center’s programs. Following these workshops, staff members are available to answer any questions you may have.

  • If none of the scheduled Introductory First-Time Homebuyer Workshops work with your schedule, you can watch a recorded workshop at this link.

The second periodic workshop is a Buyer Assistance Programs Overview.

  • The Buyer Assistance Programs Overview provides general information about some of the programs available to assists first-time buyers achieve their goal of homeownership.

Lastly, our occasional free workshops will cover subjects that are useful to either first-time homebuyers or existing homebuyers.

Schedule of Upcoming FREE Orientations
(Sessions may be cancelled if no one registers)

BY WEBINAR (Statewide)

(Registration Required)
Please call (808) 523-9500

OR

PREPARE FOR THE WEBINAR

Location: Online via Zoom

  • Assistance Program Review Workshop
    Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Noon – 1:00 pm
    Meeting ID:  837 5083 7748
    Passcode:  1234

  • Introductory First-time Homebuyer Workshop
    Wednesday, February 25, 2026  – 6:00 – 7:15 pm
    Meeting ID:  833 0266 4496
    Passcode:  1234

  • Assistance Program Review Workshop
    Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 6:00 – 7:00 pm
    Meeting ID:  817 0053 9985
    Passcode:  1234

  • Introductory First-time Homebuyer Workshop
    Thursday, March 19, 2026  – 6:00 – 7:15 pm
    Meeting ID:  860 9408 3885
    Passcode:  1234

  • Assistance Program Review Workshop
    Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Noon – 1:00 pm
    Meeting ID:  899 4999 5941
    Passcode:  1234

  • Introductory First-time Homebuyer Workshop
    Thursday, April 23, 2026  – 6:00 – 7:15 pm
    Meeting ID:  827 5337 9248
    Passcode:  1234

HOPE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS PROGRAM 2-2026
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