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  • Housing & Counseling
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    • Home
    • Reentry Services
    • Legal Services
    • Credit Check
    • Food Stamp Assistance
    • Health Benefits
    • Veteran's Benefits
    • Social Security Benefits
    • Driver's License Asst.
    • Social Security Card
    • Housing & Counseling
    • Document Replacement
    • Resume Writing
    • Job Placement Asst.
    • Child Support Mod.
    • Detainer Assistance
    • Clemency
    • Compassionate Release
    • Sentence Mod. (3582)
    • 2241 Motions
    • 2255 Motions
  • Home
  • Reentry Services
  • Legal Services
  • Credit Check
  • Food Stamp Assistance
  • Health Benefits
  • Veteran's Benefits
  • Social Security Benefits
  • Driver's License Asst.
  • Social Security Card
  • Housing & Counseling
  • Document Replacement
  • Resume Writing
  • Job Placement Asst.
  • Child Support Mod.
  • Detainer Assistance
  • Clemency
  • Compassionate Release
  • Sentence Mod. (3582)
  • 2241 Motions
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Housing & Counseling Assistance

These programs and services help individuals and families find, keep, or improve safe and affordable housing while also guiding them on housing-related issues. These services are often provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), nonprofit organizations, and community groups.

What Types of Services Are Offered?

Pre-purchase counseling – Guidance for first-time homebuyers on budgeting, mortgage options, and the buying process.
 

  • Rental counseling – Help finding affordable rentals, understanding lease agreements, and managing rent payments.
     
  • Foreclosure prevention counseling – Assistance for homeowners struggling with mortgage payments to avoid foreclosure.
     
  • Homelessness assistance – Support connecting individuals to shelters, transitional housing, or permanent housing programs.
     
  • Reverse mortgage counseling – Education for seniors considering a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM).
     
  • Credit and budgeting counseling – Strategies to improve credit scores and manage finances for housing stability.
     
  • Fair housing counseling – Information on housing rights and how to address discrimination complaints.
     
  • Disaster housing assistance – Help with housing recovery after natural disasters.

Who Do I Contact for Support?

HUD-Approved Housing Counselors

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Local Public Housing Agency (PHA)

Call 1-800-569-4287 (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) to connect with a counselor in your area.

Local Public Housing Agency (PHA)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Local Public Housing Agency (PHA)

Handles programs like Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing. You can find your PHA’s contact information here: https://www.hud.gov/contactus/public-housing-contacts

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Call 1-855-411-2372 for guidance, or visit their Find a Housing Counselor tool at: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor/

211 Helpline

USA.gov Housing Help

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Call 211, or visit https://www.211.org/ for free, confidential help finding local housing assistance, shelters, and financial counseling.

USA.gov Housing Help

USA.gov Housing Help

USA.gov Housing Help

Visit their website for links to federal, state, and local programs. Visit their website at: https://www.usa.gov/housing-help

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