Join your community
Your guide to getting involved
Join the community!
We're excited to have you as part of our Invitation Homes community. We want to help you connect with your local area and make the most of your new home.
Essential government services
Visit your local government website to update personal information:
Drivers license or state identification (typically required 30–90 days after moving)
Vehicle registration (if applicable)
Voter registration (if applicable)
Civic engagement opportunities
Get involved with your local government:
Attend city council meetings.
Join city advisory boards and commissions (if eligible).
Attend public comment sessions on city plans and policies.
Join your city's municipal governance resident program (if available) to connect with city leaders and learn about local operations and departments.
Stay connected with local news.
Download your city's official app
Sign up for local emergency alerts
Follow your city's social media
Join neighborhood platforms like Nextdoor
Local libraries
Your public library has more than books:
Weekly Storytime for babies and toddlers
Summer reading programs for all age groups with prizes
Free educational workshops and craft sessions throughout the year
Free digital access to millions of e-books, audiobooks, magazines and online courses through easy-to-use mobile apps
Most public libraries offer free library cards to residents — just bring proof of your address. Download the library's app for instant access to thousands of books, journals and more — all for free!
Libraries sometimes offer free passes or discounts to local museums, state parks and cultural attractions — ask at your local branch!
City parks and recreation centers
City’s recreation centers typically offer affordable family fun opportunities:
Fitness classes
Toddler, youth and adult sports leagues
Summer camps
Community gardening programs
Art and cultural classes (painting, pottery, dance, etc.)
Nature walks (bird watching) and environmental education programs
Volunteer opportunities for park clean-ups and events
Facility rentals for private events (e.g., picnic areas, sports fields)
💡 Ask about resident rates and family memberships at your city’s recreation center!
Activities for every age
Senior Programs
Senior center daily activities and meals
Book clubs and craft circles
Group fitness classes designed for seniors
Day trips and social events
Technology workshops and assistance
Community investment and leadership
Ways to give back to your community:
Shape your neighborhood.
Join local action groups to influence city planning, preserve cultural heritage and promote sustainable development. Check your city's website or social media for local meeting schedules.
Get involved with community garden programs, growing fresh food for food banks and creating vibrant green areas.
Find opportunities through your city's website, community bulletin boards and your local neighborhood association.
Support and safety
Tutor students, assist with the local public school events or help in the library at your local public schools.
Deliver meals and companionship to homebound neighbors through Meals on Wheels.
Explore local volunteering opportunities at VolunteerMatch.
Questions? We've got answers.
Visit our help center, contact us online or call (888) 865-1963 for more information about leasing with us. We look forward to helping you Unlock the Power of Home.