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1. How do I buy a home of my own?

For more information on homebuyer programs, see our Homebuyer Assistance Programs page.

2. How do I have my home tested for lead?

For information regarding lead and lead safety, visit our Lead Safe page.

3. How do I buy a Habitat house?

For information on how to buy a house through Habitat for Humanity, please visit their official website.

4. How do I participate in National Night Out?

Talk to residents in your neighborhood to determine if National Night Out is celebrated in your area. You can also contact the Police Department at 336-887-7807 or the Community and Neighborhood Development at 336-883-3274 for more information.

Find out more about this event at the National Night Out website.

5. How do I get my GED?

Interested persons should call GTCC 336-334-4822, ext. 4174 for information about obtaining a GED. Keep in mind the following points of information:
- You will be tested using the Testing for Adult Basic Education.
- You must attend the Adult Basic Education Classes for 8 weeks in reading, language, math and writing.
- You will be retested after 8 weeks and must score 9.0 or better in each subject area.
- Those who qualify will take the PRE-GED test and must score a minimum of 500.
- Those who qualify will take the official GED exam.
- You must score a minimum of 410 in all subject areas to receive a GED diploma.

6. How do I enroll in computer classes?

Call the Community and Neighborhood Division at 336-883-3274 for specific information as to when and where classes will be held (they are held at various sites throughout the year). Classes are free.

7. How do I get foreclosure information and help?

The Housing Consultants Group can help you navigate the stages of homeownership and issues with foreclosure. Find out more at their official website.

8. How do I get credit counseling?

For help with credit counseling, contact the

Consumer Credit Counseling Service.

9. How do I find out what common Community Planning terms mean?

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers a glossary of terms specifically related to community planning programs or functions. This glossary can be found

online.