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Offers housing rehabilitation assistance for low/moderate income owner-occupied households throughout the City of Erie. Lead Hazard Control program to mitigate hazards associated with lead-based paints is available for income-qualified households throughout Erie County (both owner-occupied and rental properties).

Assists residents who are preparing for homeownership by providing extensive Housing Counseling Services. Housing Counseling Services offer participants training and Pre-Purchase Counseling including Needs Assessment /Action Plans, Credit Counseling and Financial Education. Prospective homeowners should also consider signing up for PHA's Financial Literacy Improvement Program.

Provides education on predatory lending practices, One on One counseling (lasts 2 hours), First Time Homebuyer Workshops (six hour class), local experts present on relevant topics.

Provides homeownership workshop opportunities.

Provides housing counseling services as a supportive base for tenants and homeowners of HAVE's housing development projects.

Provides personalized financial education and coaching to help individuals achieve stability and confidence in managing their money. Services Include:

• Budgeting Guidance: Learn practical strategies to manage income, track expenses, and set realistic financial goals.
• Credit Education & Repair Assistance: Receive help understanding credit reports, disputing inaccuracies, and improving your credit score.
• Identity Theft Awareness: Understand risks and protective measures for yourself and your family.
• Youth Financial Education: Engage children with interactive lessons that introduce basic money management concepts.
• Financial Support for Housing: Guidance on budgeting for rent, utilities, or mortgage payments when applicable.

Sessions are available in-person or via Zoom.

Provides homebuyer pre-screening, along with a series of intensive workshops to instruct consumers in all aspects of purchasing a home and being a successful homeowner.

IDA Program provides Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) to individuals who are first time home buyers. It is a structured savings program that provides matching funds for participants who meet a savings goal and complete financial education. First time home buyers who save $2,000, complete 6 hours of financial literacy education, and participate in 5 hours of housing counseling are eligible to receive $4,000 in matching funds. Funds may be used for down payment or closing costs.

Offers a A HUD and PHFA-certified housing counseling program to assist low and moderate income families achieve home ownership in Butler County. Offers monthly classes pertaining to home buyer education, foreclosure prevention, and mortgage assistance.

Homebuyer Counseling can help:

• Understand the home-buying process, lender requirements and mortgage loan products
• Assess readiness to buy a home, including a credit and budget review
• Develop a personal homebuyers plan, with periodic progress review
• Review and prepare for closing-understand the terms and process

Provides information on tenant and landlord disputes. Offers first time homeowner classes and credit counseling.

Assists low and moderate income individuals and families interested in purchasing a first home within Chester County. Provides pre-purchase home ownership counseling and a loan for down payment and closing costs to first time buyers.

Remote sessions take about 90 minutes to complete while the traditional face-to-face sessions can take over 2-3 hours. Counselors are certified by PHFA and NeighborWorks. Participants needs to have a Smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer and a device that has a web camera so that the counselor can clearly see you during the session.

Provides medication-supported counseling and recovery programs to assist clients in meeting a specific personal goal.

Offers a homeownership education program consisting of online courses and one-on-one counseling. This course places an emphasis on financial literacy for first-time homebuyers, particularly in the low to moderate income population.

Allows homeowners to refinance their Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans to reduce monthly payments.

Offers counseling and education programs through approved counseling agencies.

Offer assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulty finding or maintaining housing. Provides a range of services and options to assist clients in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing. Housing services include counseling, subsidized housing for homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, and assistance applying for housing related benefits and entitlements.

Offers training and resources designed to support families and individuals who are interested in purchasing their very own home. The Housing Counseling & Money Management Center provides free housing counseling services to all Westmoreland County residents who have housing needs or problems that are potentially resolvable through home buyer education and/or pre-purchase counseling. Services offered include: A) Pre-closing class B) Pre-Purchase Counseling C) Homebuyer Education D) Credit Enhancement

Works in partnership with volunteers, donors, and the entire Chester County community to build simple, decent, affordable homes for low-income families. Habitat homes are not free; currently, we offer two different homeownership opportunities that each require applicants to help build their homes.

Assists first-time homebuyers in attaining their goal of home ownership by providing financial assistance for the purchase and rehabilitation of eligible housing units.

Provides OHCD (Office of Housing and Community Development) approved housing counseling, including: A) Home Purchase Counseling B) Mortgage Default and Delinquency C) Eviction Prevention D) Property Tax Default or Delinquency E) HEMAP (Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program F) Legal counseling for tenants and homeowners

Provides pre-purchase mortgage counseling to first time low to moderate-income individuals interested in purchasing a property in the City of Chester or Delaware County. Prepares applicants to secure appropriate mortgage financing and assume the responsibilities associated with home ownership.

Provides classes, individual practitioner meetings, and community exploration related to meet a client's recovery goal (a commitment of 5 hours per week). Class sizes are limited to allow for focused work among participants.

Works with potential homebuyers to provide the resources they need to decide whether homeownership is the right choice for them. Also helps homebuyers with grant opportunities, particularly for first-time homebuyers and help with downpayment and closing costs.