“We’re excited to raise awareness about the availability and benefits of housing counseling,” Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon said in a press release. “These initiatives make it easier for households to access the assistance they need to navigate the homebuying process or to secure safe, affordable and stable housing.”
“Partnering with HUD on their ‘Let’s Make Home the Goal’ campaign and increasing access to quality credit counseling services is an important step to help bridge the homeownership gap and build generational wealth for more families,” added Jennifer Butler, vice president of government affairs at Zillow.
As part of its effort to improve access to housing counseling, HUD also announced a new final rule allowing housing counseling agencies to use virtual methods, such as online meetings and phone consultations, to deliver their services.
This change is aimed at reaching more people who may face barriers to in-person counseling, such as language difficulties, physical disabilities, or challenges with transportation and childcare.
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