Free help in Hawaii
Data from November 2026
HUD-approved housing counselors in Hawaii
17 HUD-approved counseling agencies serve Hawaii; 2 say they serve in Spanish. They help you prepare to buy, with your credit, with renting, or if you fell behind on payments.
Key numbers in Hawaii
- Agencies
- 17
- HUD-approved, with an office here
- Serve in Spanish
- 2
- 12% of the agencies, per HUD
- Counties with an office
- 4
- out of 5 in all
How it works
What to expect from counseling
Housing counseling is an appointment with a counselor at a HUD-approved agency. This is how it works, according to HUD.
- Step 1
Free or low cost
HUD-approved agencies receive federal funds. Some charge a reasonable fee for certain services, such as workshops; ask about cost before you start.
- Step 2
For buying, renting or getting out of trouble
They advise on buying a home, renting, credit and budgeting, and help if you fell behind on your mortgage or face foreclosure.
- Step 3
Bring your paperwork
Your income (pay stubs or bank statements), your monthly debts and expenses, and whatever you have saved. With that, the counselor builds a plan with you.
- Step 4
Ask for service in Spanish
When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask whether someone speaks Spanish; if not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.
According to HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)
HUD’s list
Every agency in Hawaii
The ones that say they serve in Spanish come first. Search by city, county or name.
2
of the 17 agencies in Hawaii say they serve in Spanish.
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Money Management International - Honolulu
500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 7400, Honolulu · Honolulu County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
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NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - Honolulu, HI
1516 S King St, Honolulu · Honolulu County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
91-1270 Kinoiki St, Kapolei · Honolulu County
Also serves in other languages.
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 3 more
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Hale Mahaolu Homeownership/Housing Counseling
95 Mahalani Street, Suite #28-2A, Wailuku · Maui County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Hawaii Homeownership Center
1259 Aala St Ste 201, Honolulu · Honolulu County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc
310 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu · Honolulu County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc. - Anahola Branch
2600 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Homelessness services
- and 3 more
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Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc. - Hilo Branch
1315 Kalanianaole St, Hilo · Hawaii County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Hawaiian Community Assets, Inc. - Wailuku Branch
1950 E Vineyard St, Wailuku · Maui County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
924 Bethel Street, Honolulu · Honolulu County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII - Hilo Branch
101 Aupuni Street, Hilo · Hawaii County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII - Kaneohe Branch
45-955 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe · Honolulu County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII - Kaunakakai Branch
40 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai
- Mortgage delinquency and default
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII - Lihue Branch
3016 Umi Street, Lihue · Kauai County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Homebuyer education workshops
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII - Waianae Branch
85-670 Farrington Hwy Ste A, Waianae · Honolulu County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII - Wailuku Branch
24 N. Church street, Wailuku · Maui County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
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Nanakuli Housing Corporation
91-1041 Midway Rd, Kapolei · Honolulu County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
None match your search.
HUD’s official list exactly as published, retrieved November 6, 2026. Confirm hours and costs with the agency before you go. Source: HUD-approved housing counseling agencies Retrieved November 6, 2026 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How much does HUD-approved housing counseling cost?
It is free or low cost. Agencies receive HUD funds; some charge a reasonable fee for certain services, such as workshops or certificates. Ask about cost before you start.
How many agencies serve in Spanish in Hawaii?
2 of the 17 HUD-approved agencies in Hawaii say they serve in Spanish, according to HUD’s list. When you call, ask for service in Spanish or an interpreter.
What if my county has no agency?
Many agencies serve by phone, video or online, not only in person. Your county’s page lists the nearest ones with their distance and phone number.