HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
Kern County Homebuyer Education and Counseling is available to homeowners in Bakersfield, CA.
HUD-approved homebuyer education classes and one-on-one counseling for Bakersfield residents. Required for many down payment assistance programs; covers budgeting, credit, mortgage options, home maintenance, and foreclosure prevention.
Free or low-cost homebuyer education (typically $50-75)
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
This is a national program. In Bakersfield, CA, you can stack it with local programs like these:
A grant-savvy contractor in Bakersfield, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing classes and counseling
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Email us about this programKern County Homebuyer Education and Counseling is open to homeowners in Bakersfield, CA. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies using the official program link on this page or call (800) 569-4287. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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