Housing Counseling
HUD provides support to a nationwide network of Housing Counseling Agencies to assist homeowners and renters in making responsible choices to address their unique housing needs.
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Upcoming Events
View and register for upcoming Housing Counseling trainings sponsored by HUD and HUD’s partners.
April 20, 2023: Partner with Emergency Management Officials to Prepare for Disasters
Latest Updates Out of OHC
Certification of Tribal Housing Counselors Proposed Rule
Agency Approval and Certification
Review criteria to participate in HUD’s Housing Counseling Program.
Policy Guidance
Review regulations and policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)
Program Handbook: 7610.1, Rev-5
Program Regulations: 24 CFR Part 214
Mortgagee Letters
Systems and Reporting
Topics
Housing Counseling
Today Rental Counseling
and Eviction
Prevention Foreclosure
Prevention Disaster Recovery
and Emergency
Preparedness Consumer Protection
and Financial
Health
Today Rental Counseling
and Eviction
Prevention Foreclosure
Prevention Disaster Recovery
and Emergency
Preparedness Consumer Protection
and Financial
Health
Learning Pathway
Become a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency
Learn the process of becoming a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, determine whether your organization meets the qualifying criteria, and prepare to apply.
News and Announcements
Materials Posted: Combating Appraisal Bias Series: Identify, Empower, and Collaborate
Date Posted: March 14, 2023New FEMA Major and Emergency Disaster Declarations
Date Posted: March 02, 2023Explore the New Housing Counseling Today Blog
Date Posted: February 16, 2023