Jefferson County
at home
housing counseling & education
Jefferson County At Home housing counseling services are designed to help individuals and families make informed decisions about their housing options. Our HUD-certified housing counselors can provide counseling on a wide variety of housing-related topics, including:
- Financial management/budgeting
- Home improvement & rehabilitation
- Purchasing a home
- Renting a home
- Post-purchase counseling
Our monthly home buyer workshops are designed to educate prospective buyers on all aspects of homeownership. Topics covered in this free four-hour workshop include:
If owning a home is your goal, our counselors can help you develop a step-by-step process for getting pre-qualified for a mortgage, plan for the down payment and determine if you qualify for assistance.
- Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
- Managing Your Money
- Understanding Credit
- Obtaining a Mortgage
- Shopping for a Home
- Protecting Your Investment
home buyer education workshop
Discover the answers to these questions and more at this free workshop:
- Am I ready to buy and own a home?
- How much do I need for a down payment?
- What if I have had some credit problems?
upcoming workshops
click on the date to register for that session
Income-qualified home buyers may be eligible for up to $20,000 in down payment assistance
workshop time: 5:30-9:30 pm
workshop location:
uw-Extension building
864 collins rd, Lower Level
Jefferson, WI
Income-eligible homeowners can apply for a 0% interest, deferred payment loan for home repairs.
Eligible repairs include:
- Handicap Accessibility
- Replace Windows & Doors
- Roofing
- Electrical Upgrades
- Connect Water & Sewer Lines
- Siding, Porch Repairs
- Repair/Replace Heating Systems, Water Heaters & Plumbing Systems
Contact Us
920-674-8711
roxannew@jeffersoncountywi.gov
864 Collins Rd, Ste 111
Jefferson, WI 53549
Income Limits (effective 6/15/2023)
Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Jefferson County | $52,300 | $59,750 | $67,200 | $74,650 | $80,650 | $86,600 |
City of Watertown - Dodge County portion | $48,350 | $55,250 | $62,150 | $69,050 | $74,600 | $80,100 |
City of Whitewater- Walworth County portion | $52,200 | $59,650 | $67,100 | $74,550 | $80,550 | $86,500 |