Learn Homeownership, Gardening, and Preparedness Skills at County’s Spring Home Expo
County’s annual event offers workshops and demonstrations to help homeowners, homebuyers, and renters spruce up their homes.
WHO: | Leon County Government |
WHAT: | Spring Home Expo |
WHEN: | Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon |
WHERE: | 615 East Paul Russell Road |
Join Leon County Government for the 2026 Spring Home Expo on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at 615 East Paul Russell Road. Homebuyers, homeowners, and renters are invited to attend workshops and demonstrations led by local experts about how to buy your first home, navigating heirs’ property, gardening, disaster preparedness, and more. Attendees can connect with more than two dozen local organizations and experts about financing the purchase and maintenance of a home, sustainable living, and more.
2026 Spring Home Expo workshops and demonstrations include:
Workshops
Heirs’ Property with Legal Services of North Florida—Learn all the legal steps needed to ensure a home is properly inherited.
Understanding the Home Loan Process—Learn how to financially prepare to purchase a home.
The Leon County-Tallahassee Community Land Trust—Learn about a local partnership that creates affordable homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers.
Demonstrations
Backyard Gardening—Take a tour of the UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office’s demo gardens and learn techniques to create a Florida-Friendly Landscape.
Disaster Preparedness with the Leon County Division of Emergency Management—Learn how to prepare your family and your home (including mobile homes) for the next storm.
Composting at Home—Compost is great for soil, water, air quality, and community health. Join our local Compost Community to learn more about starting a backyard composting operation.
A light breakfast will be served, and the Leon County Housing Services will raffle off great giveaways to spruce up your home at the end of the event.
To register for this free event, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/HomeExpo.
For more information, contact Jelani Marks, Leon County Housing Services Manager, at 850-606-1900 / MarksJ@LeonCountyFL.gov or Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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