Housing Counseling Assistance Program (14.169)
Housing Counseling Assistance Program (Assistance Listing 14.169) is run by the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It awarded $193 million in 690 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $280,088 per award on average. 1 funding opportunity is open or forecast now.
The typical award was $45,108. Half of the 690 awards fell between $25,761 and $218,652, and they ranged from $1,351 to $3.7 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$193 million
- Grant awards690
- Typical award$45,108
- Awarded in FY 2025$6.1 million
- Size rank613 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $666,097 in fiscal 2021 to $6.1 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 613th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 64% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 47 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Housing Counseling Assistance Program awards grant funds to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that counsel and provides advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. Agencies also assist those facing homelessness and homeowners in need of foreclosure assistance. HUD certifies every housing counselor delivering services at HUD-approved housing counseling agencies across the country.
Forecast opportunities
Past notices
Of 4 notices posted under this program since 2021, most went up in January (1), February (1) and March (1).
- FR-6900-N-33: Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2025)
- FR-6700-N-33: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Department's Fiscal Year 2023 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
- FR-6600-N-33: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Department's Fiscal Year 2022 Supplemental Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
- FR-6500-N-33: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Department's Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive Housing Counseling Grant Program
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
There are four categories of eligible applicants: (1) HUD-approved Local Housing Counseling Agency; (2) HUD-approved Intermediary; (3) State Housing Finance Agency; and (4) Multi-State Organizations; as defined by the Housing Counseling Program regulations, 24 CFR 214.
What the money can and cannot pay for
To provide housing counseling grants to HUD-approved Local Housing Counseling Agencies, Intermediaries, Multi-State Organizations, and to State Housing Finance Agencies. Grants provide a variety of housing counseling services, including pre-purchase, post-purchase non delinquency, mortgage default, reverse mortgage/HECM, rental, and homeless counseling. HUD requires Grantees to use grant funds for housing counseling and group education in accordance with 24 CFR Part 214, the Housing Counseling Handbook, and NOFO eligible activities.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. There is no MOE requirement.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
The minimum award for a Local Housing Counseling Agency (LHCA) is approximately $8,000 and the maximum award for an Intermediary, Multi-State Organization (MSO), and State Housing Finance Agency (SHFA) is $3,000,000. The average award for a LHCA is $35,700. The average for an Intermediary, MSO, and SHFA is $703,000.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2020: Fair Housing Initiatives Programs Research in Housing Technologies Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies Estimating the Prevalence and Probability of Homeless Youth
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Housing Counseling Assistance Program (14.169) awarded $193 million across 690 grant awards, an average of $280,088 per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 690 | $193 million | 100% |
By state
31 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 26 | $32.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 22 | $18.8 million |
| California | 42 | $17.1 million |
| Maryland | 47 | $13.9 million |
| New York | 27 | $13.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $12.5 million |
| Michigan | 26 | $11.9 million |
| Virginia | 9 | $7.4 million |
| Texas | 16 | $7.3 million |
| North Carolina | 25 | $6.7 million |
| Georgia | 18 | $6.2 million |
| Illinois | 20 | $5.9 million |
| New Jersey | 29 | $5.5 million |
| Florida | 75 | $4.4 million |
| Colorado | 10 | $3.2 million |
| Minnesota | 12 | $3.0 million |
| Tennessee | 13 | $3.0 million |
| Alabama | 21 | $2.5 million |
| Louisiana | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Idaho | 5 | $2.0 million |
| Montana | 4 | $2.0 million |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $1.2 million |
| Washington | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Mississippi | 8 | $963,350 |
| Ohio | 25 | $928,604 |
| Nebraska | 16 | $923,797 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $888,220 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $873,477 |
| Missouri | 5 | $716,614 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $690,747 |
| Kentucky | 18 | $604,201 |
| Wisconsin | 12 | $524,856 |
| Iowa | 20 | $430,911 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $403,189 |
| Utah | 9 | $320,202 |
| Arkansas | 14 | $312,123 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 4 | $227,292 |
| West Virginia | 9 | $198,100 |
| Indiana | 12 | $189,739 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $162,380 |
| Vermont | 4 | $147,707 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $142,350 |
| Oregon | 3 | $119,131 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $103,308 |
| Arizona | 2 | $47,162 |
| Alaska | 1 | $13,790 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $7,015 |