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First Time Home Buyer Counseling | Fair Housing Contact Service

263 East Mill Street, Akron, OH 44308

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves first time home buyers in Medina, Portage, Stark and Summit counties, Ohio.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
By appointment only.
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Stark County, Ohio
Provides housing counseling and information for first time home buyers especially those with low to moderate income. Offers information about the overall process of buying a home including but not limited to money management, lending, working with real estate agents, appraisals, loan document review, and closing information.
Last assured
09/12/2025
Providing organization
Fair Housing Contact Service
Provides programs that aid in the alleviation of housing related issues such as denial of equal housing opportunities, non-compliance of housing providers or consumers with the Ohio Tenant/Landlord law, unethical lending practices, and lack of awareness of the general public as to their rights and obligations. Offers programs that address a discrimination complaint service, tenant/landlord services, housing counseling, and education/outreach.