Mayor Edward Brown presents the Upper Darby Township Homeownership Seminar
(please view this newsletter on our Upper Darby Township website to translate into different languages: https://www.upperdarby.org/news/post/10389/)
What: Upper Darby Township Provides Information & Resources to Promote Homeownership.
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Starting at 10:00 a.m.
Where: The One Center
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
About the Seminar: You don't have to be an Upper Darby Township resident. Everyone is FREE to register and to attend!
Upper Darby Township staff, housing counselors, bankers, and real estate professionals will serve as panelists throughout the seminar.
Mayor Brown is the Co-Chair of the Housing & Community Development Policy Committee for the African American Mayors Association (AAMA). Upper Darby Township recently received a grant from AAMA to provide education that helps residents prepare for homeownership.
Session Breakdown:
(Approximately one hour per session)
Homeownership 101: What Does It Take to Purchase a Home?
Down Payment Assistance Programs and Loan Options
How to Choose a Lender & Getting Pre-Qualified
Lunch Break
Home Maintenance, Taxes, and Warranties
Appraisals and Home Inspections
Format:
Six one-hour sessions, including 30-minute presentations followed by 30-minute Q&A.
A one-hour lunch will be provided.
A limited amount of funding is available for childcare and transportation cost reimbursement. Please inquire for details.
Information will be provided at the seminar on the Upper Darby First-Time Homebuyer Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant. The relaunched program reflects the Township’s continued commitment to economic inclusion, housing stability, and community development.
“These improvements represent a major step forward in our efforts to support affordable homeownership in Upper Darby,” said Mayor Edward Brown. “By removing unnecessary barriers and increasing support, we’re helping to level the playing field and offer meaningful opportunities for financial growth and stability to those who need it most.”
To Sign Up (Choose One Option)
Register online at:
www.upperdarby.org/HomeSeminar
or
Email comdev@upperdarby.org or call 610-734-7716
For more information about the First-Time Homebuyer Program and other Upper Darby Community & Economic Development Initiatives:
https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/communityandeconomicdevelopment/FirstTimeHomebuyerProgram
