City of Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester is launching its inaugural Homeowner Summit, a one-day educational event for current Worcester homeowners and those looking to purchase a home in the city, on Nov. 7, 2026.

The 2026 Homeowner Summit event will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions that provide valuable information to current Worcester homeowners including addressing many housing related questions, and a chance to connect with other City of Worcester departments and local housing resource organizations.

First-time homebuyers and those looking to purchase a home in the city will find a wealth of resources from where to start your purchase planning process to learning about various local and state resources including down payment assistance help.

Breakout Sessions topics will include: 

• 1st Time Homebuyer Education
• 1st Time Homebuyer Programs with Down Payment Assistance
• Homeownership 101
• City of Worcester Housing Rehabilitation Grant Programs
• Permitting ADUs: How to Get Started with Accessible Dwelling Units 
• Wetlands and Floodplains: What Homeowners Need to Know
• Recording Deeds 101
• Owning a Historic Property
• Energy Efficiency
• Meet with city departments to ask department specific questions 

Register for free admission to the event here.

WHAT: 2026 Homeowner Summit

WHO: City officials, housing organizations

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 9 a.m.

WHERE: DCU Center, 50 Foster St. (Use Door 2 entrance and take escalator to third floor)

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