Housing Counseling & Assistance

Below you will find organizations who can help you if you are facing foreclosure or have questions regarding homeownership.

View Agencies Serving:

Serving All Of Washington State

• Washington Homeownership Program
  The Washington Homeownership Program offers free counseling sponsored by the State of Washington to residents thinking of buying a home and current homeowners who are having trouble with their mortgage.
  
  Services Provided: Counseling, Education, Information
  
  1-877-894-HOME
  http://www.homeownership.wa.gov
• Washington State Housing Finance Commission
  The Washington State Housing Finance Commission sponsors free homebuyer and home education seminars across Washington.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Counseling, Education, Information
  
  http://www.wshfc.org
• Association of Washington Housing Authorities
  The Association of Washington Housing Authorities serves local housing authorities in Washington State and through them all Washingtonians.
  
  Services Provided: Assistance, Education, Information
  
  http://www.awha.org/contact.html
• HUD Approved Counseling Agencies in Washington
  HUD approved housing counseling agencies across Washington who can help answer your questions.
  
  Services Provided: Counseling, Education, Information
  
  http://www.hud.gov/

Serving Western Washington

• Consumer Counseling Northwest (CCNW)
  CCNW can help you take that first step toward regaining control of your financial situation. By contacting CCNW, you can: meet with a trained, professional credit counselor who will evaluate your financial situation; get a clear picture of your finances and learn what options are available; learn about consumer educational opportunities and resources.
  
  Services Provided: Counseling, Education, Information
  
  http://www.ccnw.org/financialCounseling.shtml

Serving King County

• El Centro de la Raza
  The Homeownership Center at El Centro de la Raza currently offers counseling services in Spanish and English and education services in Spanish only to prospective homebuyers.
  
  Services Provided: Counseling, Seminars, Presentations
  
  http://www.elcentrodelaraza.org
  206-957-4610
• Solid Ground
  Helping people gain skills in money management and building assets is one of the ways Solid Ground works to prevent homelessness and hunger, and achieve freedom from poverty. Financial Skills Education helps families avoid debt and build financial stability through savings to support reaching their own goals.
  
  Services Provided: Assistance, Counseling, Education, Information
  
  http://www.solid-ground.org
  206-694-6766 or 1-866-297-4300
• Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
  The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle strives to empower, enable and assist African Americans, other people of color, and disadvantaged individuals in becoming self-sufficient through public advocacy, providing services and developing strong business and community partnerships.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Counseling, Education, Information
  
  http://www.urbanleague.org/housing.shtml

Serving Spokane Area

• Consumer Credit Counseling Services of the Inland Northwest
  Consumer Credit Counseling Service of The Inland Northwest (CCCS) is a nonprofit community service organization providing financial education, quality credit counseling, homeownership counseling, and debt management services.
  
  Services Provided: Counseling, Education, Information
  
  http://www.cccsnw.org
  1-866-309-9170
• Community Frameworks
  Community Frameworks’ mission is to support and develop affordable housing as a foundation upon which individuals, families and neighborhoods can build vital communities.
  
  Services Provided: Assistance, Education, Information
  
  http://www.communityframeworks.org
  509-484-6733
• Spokane Homeownership Resource Center
  Non-profit organization designed to increase the local rate of homeownership through outreach and counseling, and provide information and education to potential homebuyers in the community.
  
  Services Provided: Counseling, Education, Information
  
  509-343-7472
• Spokane Neighborhood Action Program (SNAP)
  
  SNAP administers several housing programs designed to improve the quality of life of Spokane’s low-income families.
  
  Services Provided: Counseling, Classes, Education, Information
  
  http://www.snapwa.org
  509-456-7111

Serving Tri-Cities Area

• Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Tri-Cities (CCCS)
  CCCS offers to future homeowners an opportunity to educate themselves in the home buying process. Individuals will learn about the total homebuying process including focusing on the financial aspects, neighborhood revitalization, use and selection of a Realtor, evaluation and selection of property, taxes and insurance and the loan application process. Classes are schedule monthly at the Tri-Cities office.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Counseling, Education, Information
  
  http://www.cccswaor.org/index.php?ID=23
  509-737-1973

Serving Yakima Valley

• Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Yakima Valley
  Having trouble keeping up with your mortgage or housing expenses? Wondering if refinancing is a good idea? Interested in buying your first home and would like some education on how to be a better consumer? CCCSYC is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency that may help you with these and other questions about homeownership.
  
  Services Provided: Classes, Counseling, Education, Information
  
  http://www.cccsyakima.org/
  509-248-5270