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West Palm Beach Housing Authority 3700 Georgia Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30 pm
561-655-3582 Fax: 561-650-1236
HOUSING COUNSELING
PROGRAM
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968, Section 106 (a)(2) provides the legislative authority for HUD to provide housing counseling services to low and moderate income families.
WPBHA works with these list of lenders and non-profit agencies for many of our past customers.
Non-Profit Agencies
Consumer Credit Counseling
Urban League Center for Family Services
Vickers House FL Resource for Women & Children
PBC Housing & Community Development
Housing Partnerships
Center for Family Services
Center for Homeownership
Consumer Credit Counseling
Habitat for Humanity
HUD-APPROVED Housing Counseling Agency
The West Palm Beach Housing Authority (WPBHA) is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency. The WPBHA provides housing counseling and education to help individuals access safe, decent and affordable housing. Housing counseling is provided in a step by step approach tailored to the individual client’s need. The WPBHA will assist all individuals and families who knock at our door.
What services are provided through the Housing Counseling Program?
First-Time Homebuyer Education Workshop
Credit & Budget Counseling
Financial Coaching & Money Management
Lending Practices and Predatory Lending Counseling
Pre-Purchase Counseling
Post-Purchase Counseling
Foreclosure Counseling
Rental Housing Counseling
Which families are eligible to participate in the Housing Counseling program?
WPBHA services are FREE! Housing
Counseling is provided to anyone,
regardless of income to achieve and
sustain the American
dream of
HOMEOWNERSHIP.
Who administers the program?
Certified Housing Counselors
Mercedes Rodas 561-655-8530 ext. 1203
Jessica Bethune (561) 655-8530 ext. 1204
Appointments Required
How does the Housing Counseling Program work?
Prospective homebuyers are provided education and understanding of the basics of homeownerships. With the First-Time Homebuyer workshop, they will be introduced to the Home buying team such as the Lenders, Realtors, Inspectors, Appraisers, Credit Counselors and Closing Title Agents. One-on-One Counseling to family on basis of the individual needs are provided to assist the homeowners to achieve their dream. We partner with other non-profit agencies and advocate necessary assistance to sustain that dream. WPBHA will assist all individual and family that knock at our door. At the discretion of the Housing Authority, we will direct you to the right direction if the individual particular need could not be met.