U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Enrollment Period
Open enrollment
HUD's Housing Counseling Program funds a national network of approved nonprofit agencies to provide free or low-cost counseling on buying a home, renting, avoiding foreclosure, resolving homelessness, and improving financial literacy. Counselors help individuals understand their rights, navigate housing options, and develop sustainable household budgets. Services are available in multiple languages and are open to people of all income levels.
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Open to all individuals and families regardless of income
No prior housing experience required
Available to renters, prospective homebuyers, current homeowners, and those experiencing homelessness
Services accessible to non-English speakers through multilingual counselors?