Gateway to Housing, Inc. is a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency in Delray Beach, Florida. We make homeownership accessible for all — guiding first-time buyers from their first question to their front-door keys.
Three ways we open the door for you
All clients must complete our HUD-required Customer Intake Form before attending a workshop or counseling session.
Complete the Intake FormGateway to Housing, Inc. is a nonprofit, HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency dedicated to empowering low- and moderate-income families and first-time buyers through education and counseling. Buying a home can be hard work — our counselors take the mystery out of the process so you walk in confident, prepared, and protected. We work closely with realtor, lender, city, and community partners to bring you the best path forward.
Our goal is to make homeownership accessible for all.
— Merline St. Louis, Founder & Executive DirectorFrom your very first class to long after closing day, Gateway to Housing meets you where you are.
Our signature interactive workshop, taught by counselors plus mortgage and real estate professionals. Held in person at the Delray Beach Marriott — earn your HUD certificate.
See the curriculum →A self-paced approach to homebuyer education. Earn your HUD certificate from any device, on your own schedule — perfect for busy families.
Start online →A private session with a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor who reviews your finances, credit, and goals and builds your personalized roadmap to homeownership.
Schedule a session →Behind on payments or worried you might be? Our counselors help you understand your options, communicate with your servicer, and work toward keeping your home.
Get help now →Homeownership is a journey, not a destination. We guide new owners on budgeting, maintenance, and protecting the investment you worked so hard for.
Learn more →Beyond housing, we serve Palm Beach County with food-drive distributions offering fresh produce, hygiene kits, and technology access for eligible residents.
Find a distribution →Complete a free workshop or the eHome course and earn your HUD certificate.
Review credit, budget, and goals in a one-on-one pre-purchase session.
We connect you with trusted lenders and help you understand your options.
Tap into down payment & closing-cost programs you now qualify for.
Shop, inspect, close — and start your life as a homeowner with confidence.
Gateway to Housing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift funds free homebuyer education and counseling for families across South Florida.
We're honored to help our neighbors become homeowners across South Florida. Read what families are saying about Gateway to Housing — and share your own experience.
Join a free workshop, meet a HUD-certified counselor, and take the first confident step toward homeownership.