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Offers homeownership counseling, which is often mandated by banks and lenders. Assists with applying for low-interest loans through USDA.

Helps local families overcome debt, improve credit, budget wisely and build assets for the future, as well as helping them maintain stable housing.

Provides homebuyer and homeowner counseling and education, including foreclosure prevention services. All services are available virtually.

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

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

The Community Development office has three programs to assist homeowners.

• Emergency Home Rehabilitation Program provides assistance to

eligible homeowners in situations that create unexpected and immediate danger to the health and well being of the occupants of the home. The Growing Homeowner's Initiative is a matched savings and education initiative to help individuals and families turn the dream of purchasing a home into a reality. The Luzerne County Homeownership Program is to create affordable home buyer opportunities for low to moderate income persons.

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.

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.

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

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 services. Helps homeowners whose mortgage delinquency is due to involuntary unemployment, under-employment, or medical reasons. Also helps those who are looking to become homeowners with monthly workshops, financial counseling, and closing cost assistance grants.

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.

Provides classroom training and eligible participants may qualify for a down payment and closing cost loan to purchase their first home. Their in-person or Web base Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Visit their website or call for a schedule. Classes are provided in their in-person and eHome web base platform. 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

Provides web learning platform called eHome America for convenience to their clients. Classes are offered in English and Spanish 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

Provides affordable rental and owner occupied housing and promotes neighborhood revitalization for low and moderate income families in Lancaster County. Additionally, assistance is provided with mortgage application, credit report updates, inspection of property to determine potential problems or needs. Classes are held to teach the home buying process and requirements which include Spanish speaking instruction.

Provides counseling to first time home buyers. Certified Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Counseling Agency.

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

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.

Provides homeownership workshop opportunities.

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

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 free classes and individual counseling. Monthly classes focus on topics such as understanding credit, credit repair, money management, saving plans, grant programs, and understanding the home buying process including selecting a realtor and finding the best mortgage.

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.

Coordinates the housing counseling services of three organizations: Concilio, Esperanza and the Norris Square Civic Association - These services are delivered to homeowners, potential homeowners and renters. Counselors identify predatory loans and assist homeowners to obtain good loan products for home repairs. Renters receive tenant rights and rental delinquency services. All clients receive Housing Consumer Education, including budget and credit counseling.

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.