The Home Ownership Center (HOC) is a community resource that provides comprehensive education and counseling services for people interested in owning their own home.
As a potential first time home buyer, you may feel a little overwhelmed with the entire process of buying your first home. Our goal is to empower you with the information and resources necessary to give you the confidence and financial help needed to make the dream of buying your first home become a reality. The more you know about the home buying process, the more likely you will be able to purchase the home of your dreams.
Designed primarily for low and moderate-income families, the HOC is a "one stop shop" that provides homebuyer services free of charge.  Operated by Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, the HOC is fully staffed by professionals who can help you achieve the dream of home ownership.

The Home Ownership Center is an innovative partnership between Mid City Redevelopment Allliance, the City Parish of East Baton Rouge, local lenders and others with a vested interest in increasing homeownership opportunities for families across East Baton Rouge
The HOC offers a full array of services, including:

Counseling and Consumer Education: 
For most people, buying a home will be the largest investment they ever make.  The HOC offers courses on money and credit management before and after you purchase a home.