Contact Info
32 South Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-585-4895

Primary Counselor
Roselle Shallah
[email protected]
thehrdc.org

Services Offered
Homebuyer Education
Homebuyer Counseling
Foreclosure Counseling
Financial and Budget Counseling
Rental Counseling

Counties Served
Gallatin
Park
Meagher

Organization Description

The Human Resource Development Council of District IX, Inx. (HRDC IX) was established in 1976 to serve Gallatin, Park and Meagher Counties in Southwestern Montana. HRDC IX is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency, dedicated to strengthening community and advancing the quality of peoples’ lives. The organization works to achieve this by developing resources, talent and capital, to help people of all ages and situations confront and overcome obstacles so that they can improve their lives. HRDC IX serves the community in seven program areas: Food and Nutrition, Housing and Homelessness, Child and Youth Development, Senior Empowerment, Community Transportation, Home Heating, Efficiency, and Safety, and Community and Economic Development. Through a variety of programs, HRDC IX fosters sustainable results through practical, comprehensive approaches to social and economic challenges. HRDC IX’s Housing Initiative works across all levels of housing security from homelessness to homeownership. The organization operates an emergency shelter and transitional housing, provides rental assistance vouchers, develops affordable housing, offers down payment assistance financing, provides energy assistance and weatherization, and delivers housing education and counseling.

Human Resource Development Council District IX (HRDCIX)

DATE TIME LOCATION
2017 Class Schedule
May 8 & 9 5 to 9pm HRDC Conference Room
May 20 9am to 5pm Bozeman Library
June 6 & 7 5 to 9pm Senior Center, Three Forks
June 19 & 20 5 to 9pm HRDC Conference Room
July 11 & 12 5 to 9pm Opportunity Bank
July 31 & Aug 1 5 to 9pm HRDC Conference Room
Aug. 28 & 29 5 to 9pm The Commons
Sept. 11 & 12 5 to 9pm The Commons
Sept 23 9am to 5pm Fire Depot
Oct 28 9am to 5pm TBA
Nov. 6 & 7 5 to 9pm The Commons
Nov 11 9am to 5pm TBA
Dec 2 9am to 5pm TBA
Dec 11 & 12 5 to 9pm The Commons Homebuyer Education Classes

HRDCIX offers its Homebuyer Education class once per month. The purpose of the class is to teach potential homeowners about the process of purchasing a home. Classes are 8 hours over the course of two evenings or one Saturday – see table at right for course dates, times and locations. This is a great program for both new and experienced home buyers and provides a good opportunity to become a more educated home buyer and homeowner. The class is taught by certified homeownership educators and other professionals from the community who provide presentations on a range of homeownership topics including:

Choosing a lender and understanding loan products and terms
Working with a real estate agent who really grasps your needs and price range
Understanding the scope and value of home inspections
Evaluating your credit and using credit wisely
Budgeting for your household and determining affordability
Choosing insurance policies
Understanding the title insurance and closing process
Maintaining your home so it continues to be an appreciating asset
Class Location: Classes are held at the Bozeman Library, 626 E. Main St.; Journey Church, 1794 Baxter Lane; at HRDCIX, 32 S. Tracy Ave.; or at Opportunity Bank in Livingston, 123 S. Main St.
Registration and Payment

Registration: Advanced registration is required. Please email [email protected] or call 406-585-4895

Class Fee: A $25 deposit check is refundable upon attendance

If you have special needs such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act please let us know and we can make accommodations for you.

Note: Our classroom is not suitable for children. Please make childcare arrangements.