Housing Counseling

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The Wylie Center is a HUD-approved nonprofit agency that is committed to strengthening local, public and private partnerships to ensure adequate, affordable and equitable housing opportunities for low-to moderate income families in the communities we serve.

Housing Workshops

Homebuyer Education Workshops:
English | Español

Financial Literacy Workshops:
English | Español

Schedule an appointment

To receive Housing Counseling services, please complete an Intake Form.

If you have any questions, please contact us for more information:

housing@wyliecenter.org

Our Services

Homeownership Opportunities

  • First-time homebuyer classes available for families interested in homeownership opportunities.

  • Homebuyer grants available for first time homebuyers.

Rental Counseling

  • Clients who are seeking assistance/education on rental services for landlord tenant law, understanding lease agreements and notices, emergency rental and utility assistance, COVID-19 rent relief and referrals.

  • A HUD approved housing counselor will work one on one with landlord/tenant to create a specific action plan to help client maintain housing. Counselor will provide rental assistance and emergency service referrals specific to the client needs.

  • Help create financial goals, good rental practices and learn rental rights and responsibilities.

Financial Management/Budgeting

  • Clients seeking financial education to get their finances back on track or looking to improve their current situation for major or future purchases.

  • Building credit, repairing credit and paying down debt.

  • Courses will be offered either in a class setting, online, or one-on-one sessions. Courses are provided for young adults 5-25 years old, adults 26-54 years old, and older adults 55+. Courses range from very basic understanding of finances to very advance with investing.

Foreclosure and Default Education/Counseling

  • Clients who are current homeowners facing imminent default, in the default process, in the foreclosure process, or have a sale date can meet and work with a housing counselor.

  • One to One counseling services are available to assist families struggling to stay in their homes.

  • HUD Certified Counselors will assist clients working with their lenders to establish a current budget, help with application process, and understanding of workout option to maintain homeownership.

Homeless Counseling

  • Clients who are seeking short/long term housing sustainability, financial management, medical services and mental/physical referrals.

  • Counselor will work one-on-one to determine referrals needed per client case and will provide guidance throughout process.