Provides a wide range of free housing services, including: first-time homebuyer counseling; foreclosure and sheriff sale prevention; rent, mortgage and utility assistance; property tax and rent rebates; financial education. Also help clients build budgets and credit, and can connect people to affordable home repair.

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 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.

Offers a pre-purchase program for first-time homebuyers. Provides monthly homebuyer education workshops and one-on-one counseling to address the specific needs and challenges that prospective buyers may encounter.

Provides legal services for individuals who are facing eviction or experiencing difficulty maintaining secure, affordable housing.

Offers connection to supportive services to individuals and families experiencing and at risk of homelessness. Services include: Emergency Shelter Services, Safe Haven, Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, and Homeless Prevention Programs.

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

Provides housing stabilization services including credit and budget counseling; foreclosure prevention counseling; eviction prevention through payment assistance when funds are available and landlord-tenant mediation; and first-time home buyers education and counseling.

Provides classroom training and eligible participants may qualify for a down payment and closing cost loan to purchase their first home. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Visit their website or call for a schedule. The classes include the following topics: - Making the home purchase decision - Your credit report and what it means - What lenders expect from borrowers - Understanding real estate terms - Roles of the real estate agent - Finding a home you can afford - Financial planning and money management - Maintaining your new home - Predatory lending Eligible participants may also qualify for a Home Buyer Loan for closing costs: - CHB Loans at 0% interest with no monthly payments - Repayment is due on sale or refinancing of the home or if the home is no longer the buyer's primary residence - Funds are subject to availability - Program requirements are

The purpose of this county wide program is to help low to moderate income home owners correct violations of the BOCA Property Maintenance Code, Local and State Codes, and the Section 8 Housing Quality Standards. Violations include, but are not limited to, structural, plumbing, heating, and electrical problems. Also addresses lead based paint reduction. Handicap accessible modifications are also included in this program. Modifications include, but are not limited to, widened doorways, ramps, and accessible bathrooms and kitchens.

Allows low and middle-income persons to buy a home of their own. CAADC first buys and renovates the home. All homes in the program are completely rehabilitated and meet or exceed local codes. In most cases, the homes have all new plumbing, heating and electrical systems as well as new kitchens, baths, flooring, windows and more.

Provides affordable housing for low income families. Also links residents to community action agencies for housing counseling.

Provides foreclosure prevention services for homeowners in danger of losing their homes. Also provides credit counseling and pre-purchase services to those interested in purchasing a home.

Provides classes designed to help people prepare to buy a home.

Services are available to assist with house repairs, relocation, eviction, landlord/tenant issues, applications and more. Also, available to help people of any age apply for Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. Program assists people in securing low interest and safe loans to help with back mortgage.

Provides housing stabilization services including credit and budget counseling; foreclosure prevention counseling; eviction prevention through payment assistance when funds are available and landlord-tenant mediation; and first-time home buyers education and counseling.

Provides housing counseling including: - pre-purchase group counseling - default and delinquency counseling - foreclosure prevention counseling

Provides housing counseling services to help homeowners avoid foreclosure and other housing issues. Some services include: homebuyer education, credit recovery, loss mitigation, rental counseling, first time homebuyer education and first-time homebuyer down payment assistance.

Provides one-on-one rental, pre-purchase, and post-purchase counseling, and group workshops covering topics like home insurance, property tax assistance, weatherization, affordable senior housing, home purchase, fair housing, and home maintenance. Also offers a free full course to earn a first-time home buyer certificate.

Provides individualized training in maintenance, budgeting and upkeep of properties as well as first time home buyer housing 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.

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

Provides housing counseling services.

Provides counseling through information, referrals, and advocacy for individuals and families with a variety of housing assistance, issues, questions, or concerns.

Offers pre-purchase counseling sessions to assist prospective buyers to understand the mortgage process; foreclosure prevention counseling helps current homeowners to avoid foreclosure when possible. Also provides information about reverse mortgages in special sessions. All counselors are HUD-certified.