HUD has published its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Housing Counseling Program: Please visit our
FY13 NOFA grant page for more information and for instructions on how to apply.
Housing Counseling NOFA Training Webinar: Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. This FREE webinar will discuss the FY2013 NOFA for HUD's Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program, and will cover changes to the application process including the new charts, funding methodologies, the rating factors with information on specific charts, as well as submission requirements and other technical issues. Read more.
Information for Housing Counselors about Disaster Relief Options for FHA Homeowners: FHA provides options for homeowners in times of disaster. To learn more about what options are available to homeowners please visit FHA's Disaster Relief webpage. For additional information please visit HUD's Hurricane Sandy Resource Webpage. Mortgage help for homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy.
About Housing Counseling: HUD provides support to a nationwide network of Housing Counseling Agencies (HCA) and counselors. HCA's are trained and approved to provide tools to current and prospective homeowners and renters so that they can make responsible choices to address their housing needs in light of their financial situations.
Do you want advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages? HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country to provide free or low cost advice. Search online for a housing counseling agency near you, or call HUD's interactive voice system at: (800) 569-4287.