One Stop Shop - Tenant to Owner Program

Modern Energy Efficient Affordable Housing; HUD Certified Home Buying education (Financial literacy and credit restoration); Rent Credit Savings Plan; Community Wealth & Building; Aftercare & Mentorship


The Problem

Millions of hardworking families want to own a home but feel stuck in a cycle of rising rent, limited savings, and credit challenges. Traditional affordability guidelines no longer reflect today’s housing market, leaving many renters without a clear path to ownership.

Without education, resources, and support, families remain trapped — unable to build equity, stability, or generational wealth.

The Solution

A Clear Path from Tenant to Owner

CIT Right at Home & Development partner with Right @ Home #1 was created to bridge the gap between renting and owning. Our program provides a structured, step-by-step pathway that prepares participants financially, emotionally, and practically for successful homeownership.

We don’t just educate — we walk alongside families before, during, and after the purchase of their home.

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Modern Energy Efficient Affordable Housing

HUD-certified homeownership education

Financial Literacy & Empowerment Coaching

Credit Restoration Support

Rent Credit Savings Program

Access to Approved Lenders

Post Purchase Care & Mentorship

Community Wealth & Building

Modern Energy Efficient Affordable Housing • HUD-certified homeownership education • Financial Literacy & Empowerment Coaching • Credit Restoration Support • Rent Credit Savings Program • Access to Approved Lenders • Post Purchase Care & Mentorship • Community Wealth & Building •

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What We Offer:

A True One-Stop Shop for Homeownership

  • Modern Energy Efficient Affordable Housing

  • HUD-certified homeownership education

  • Financial literacy & empowerment coaching

  • Credit restoration support

  • Rent credit savings program

  • Access to approved lenders, realtors, and home inventory

  • Post-purchase aftercare & mentorship

  • Community Wealth & Building

How It Works:

From Tenant to Owner in Four Phases

  1. Enrollment & Education – Financial literacy and homebuyer training

  2. Credit Restoration – Improving credit and reducing debt

  3. Pre-Approval & Preparation – Mortgage readiness and housing search

  4. Homeownership & Aftercare – Closing, mentorship, and continued support

Most participants complete the program within 12 months or less, depending on individual readiness.

Who We Serve

Designed for Families Ready to Break the Rent Cycle

  • Voucher holders who qualify and want a clearer path to ownership

  • Households with steady income but limited access to traditional homebuying resources

  • Individuals rebuilding their financial future and ready for a fresh start

  • Parents seeking safe, stable housing and stronger opportunities for their children

  • Renters motivated to turn monthly payments into progress toward ownership

  • Renters who want to own but feel blocked by credit, savings, or a lack of guidance

  • First-time homebuyers who need education, structure, and support — not judgment

  • Families ready to build stability, equity, and long-term wealth

  • Community members committed to long-term residency and neighborhood pride

“Owning a home changes more than an address — it changes a future.”