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.

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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.

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Apply for Certification

This page provides the application instructions through FHA Connection for HUD housing counselor certification.

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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.

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