Housing Counseling Certification
The Housing Counseling Certification Requirements Final Rule implements statutory requirements that housing counseling required under or provided in connection with all HUD programs must be provided by HUD certified housing counselors by the final compliance date, August 1, 2021. The standards will apply to all housing counseling programs required by HUD or provided in connection with any program of HUD.
The pages below provide more information about HUD's Housing Counseling Certification Requirements Final Rule, exam, covered programs, success stories, and best practices.
Looking to Become a HUD Participating Agency?
This page is focused on how housing counselors can take and pass the certification exam. If your agency is looking to apply to participate in HUD's program, please visit How to Become a HUD Participating Housing Counseling Agency.
#HUDCertifiedProud
The hashtag, #HUDCertifiedProud, can be shared personally by individuals, but also from managers and directors to their program staff, celebrating this professional milestone.
Final Rule and Exam
Final Rule and Exam
This page covers everything you need to know about HUD's Housing Counseling Certification Requirements Final Rule and the examination process.
Apply for Certification
Apply for Certification
This page provides the application instructions through FHA Connection for HUD housing counselor certification.
HUD Programs Covered
HUD Programs Covered
HUD's Housing Counseling Certification Requirements Final Rule standardizes requirements over all HUD programs. Learn if your HUD program is covered and review your options.
Managing Certification
Managing Certification
This page assists housing counseling agencies manage the certification of their counselors after the final compliance date.
Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation
Learn about the HUD Certified Housing Counselor Exam, including what you need to know for online testing.
Certification Study Groups
Certification Study Groups
View upcoming study groups for the HUD Certified Housing Counselor Exam.
Certification Success Stories
Certification Success Stories
Read about agencies who have developed best practices, compiled lessons learned, and shared their stories with HUD.
FAQs
FAQs
The Office of Housing Counseling has published almost 200 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on a wide range of topics related to HUD certification.
Other Certification Websites
HUDHousingCounselors.com Training and Testing Website
View WebsiteFHA Connection: HUD’s Website to Apply for Certification
Public Search for Agencies with HUD Certified Counselors (by Agency Name)
View WebsitePublic Search for HUD Certified Counselors (by Counselor ID)
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