HUD Housing Counseling

Information by State  Esta página en español  Print version  Email this to a friend   Did You Know? As of October 1, 2003 all applicants for Federal grants must provide a DUNS number on their application. Details on this requirement and how to apply for a DUNS number are available at www.grants.gov. What's New 2004 Housing Counseling Grant NOFA On May 14, 2004, HUD's 2004 Super Notice of Funding Availability (SuperNOFA) and the Office of Housing's Housing Counseling Grant NOFA were published in the Federal Register. More... For more information on the FY2004 SuperNOFA also visit HUD's Funds Available website. Proposed Revisions to OMB Circulars (.html)(.pdf) A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, and A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations See Chart. Want More Information?   Technical support   Training   Publications   Funds Available   Related Information   Housing Counseling 9902 Cumulative Activities FY03 Housing Counseling Agencies can SUBSCRIBE to the Single Family Housing e-mail list. You will get frequent updates on Housing Counseling subjects, training, event announcements, mortgagee letters and notices about your Single Family Housing business.

Information for Citizens

Find a Housing Counselor
HUD sponsors certain approved housing counseling agencies that in turn provide counseling services to citizens for free. To find a counselor that serves your neighborhood, call our Toll-free number: (800) 569-4287.

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Information for Housing Counselors

Important Notice for Grant Applicants
Beginning with the FY05 SuperNOFA, all Housing Counseling applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov. Go to grants.gov, select the "Get Started" tab and take the following steps:

• Secure a DUNS Number
• Register in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR)
• Register with the Credential Provider*
• Register with grants.gov

*The credential provider issues usernames and passwords that are required for secure electronic submission of grant applications. Quantities are limited so ACT NOW to get yours in time to submit an application under the FY05 SuperNOFA.

Housing Counseling System
Housing Counseling System (HCS) automated on-line system is now available to HUD Home Ownership Centers (HOCs) and HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies (HCAs). This is a secure web site requiring ID and Password to login. HCA will use this system to update agency profile/contact information and submit annual form HUD-9902 reports.

HUD approved Housing Counseling Agencies should review their agency information NOW and at least quarterly to ensure their agency information is current and accurate. Be sure to execute the "Validation" button on HC's Agency Profile Page to indicate the posted information is current and accurate. HUD -Approved HCAs having difficulty accessing HCS should contact their local HUD Homeownership Center.

Read complete Information on how to become a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency