The HUD Housing Counseling Program supports the delivery of a wide variety of housing counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, low- to moderate-income renters, and the homeless. The primary objectives of the Program are to improve financial literacy, expand homeownership opportunities, improve access to affordable housing, and preserve homeownership.
To provide housing counseling services through HUD Programs, individuals must certify through HUD by:
Designed for individuals seeking to become HUD Certified Housing Counselors, this website offers free online training materials covering a broad range of topics, including responsibilities of homeownership and tenancy; avoidance of foreclosure and eviction; financial management; and fair housing. Offered to assist housing counselors in preparing for the upcoming, mandatory certification exam, the HUD Housing Counselors Training is available to anyone and it is not required for certification.
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HUD's Office of Housing Counseling
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