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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CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended
On March 29, 2021, the CDC extended the federal moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment of rent through June 30, 2021.
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Counselor Certification
Learn about HUD’s
Housing Counseling Certification
Requirements Final Rule,
exam, covered programs,
and best practices.
Agency Approval
Organizations must meet
qualifying criteria to participate
in HUD’s Housing Counseling Program.
Policy Guidance
Review regulations and policies.
Systems and Reporting
Topics
Spotlight
Housing Counseling Program Impact Data Displays HUD’s new 9902 Data Displays are dynamic, interactive dashboards that display data from the HUD-9902 Housing Counseling Activity Report.
Agency Work Plan Training and Toolkit Now Available A new self-paced online training and toolkit are available to assist housing counseling agencies with creating, reviewing, and modifying their agency work plans.
Housing Counseling Outreach View a suite of brochures your agency can use to promote housing counseling including the social media toolkit, homeowners guide to success, first-time homebuyer videos and much more.
News and Announcements
Reminder for Housing Counseling Agencies: Please Submit 2nd Quarter Form HUD-9902
Date Posted: April 16, 2021Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19
Date Posted: April 16, 2021CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium and CFPB Releases Video to Help Clients Understand the Moratorium
Date Posted: April 02, 2021