Free help in Massachusetts
Data from November 2026
HUD-approved housing counselors in Massachusetts
37 HUD-approved counseling agencies serve Massachusetts; 19 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 Massachusetts
- Agencies
- 37
- HUD-approved, with an office here
- Serve in Spanish
- 19
- 51% of the agencies, per HUD
- Counties with an office
- 11
- out of 14 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 Massachusetts
The ones that say they serve in Spanish come first. Search by city, county or name.
19
of the 37 agencies in Massachusetts say they serve in Spanish.
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Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
105 Chauncy St, Boston · Suffolk County · Spanish
Also serves in Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, Creole, French, and 5 more languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
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Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority-H
1 Fenn St Ste 4, Pittsfield · Berkshire County · Spanish
Also serves in French.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Cambridge Credit Counseling Corporation
67 Hunt St, Agawam · Hampden County · Spanish
Also serves in Polish.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Catholic Social Services - Fall River
1600 Bay St, Fall River · Bristol County · Spanish
Also serves in Portuguese.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
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Credit Card MGMT Svcs, Inc D/B/A Debthelper.com
400 W Cummings Park, Woburn · Middlesex County · Spanish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 3 more
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Ecumenical Social Action Committee, Inc.
434 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain · Suffolk County · Spanish
Also serves in Creole.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
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Holyoke Housing Authority
475 Maple St, Holyoke · Hampden County · Spanish
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
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Lawrence Communityworks, Inc.
168 Newbury St, Lawrence · Essex County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Workshops for new owners
- and 2 more
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Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc.
143 Border St, East Boston · Suffolk County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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Newvue Communities, Inc.
470 Main St, Fitchburg · Worcester County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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Nid-Hca Phipps
1539 Blue Hill Ave, Boston · Suffolk County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - Boston, MA
225 Centre St Ste 100, Boston · Suffolk County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - Lawrence, MA
261 Common St, Lawrence · Essex County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - Worcester, MA
652 Park Ave, Worcester · Worcester County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Rcap Solutions, Inc.
191 May St, Worcester · Worcester County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Somerville Community Corporation
337 Somerville Ave, Somerville · Middlesex County · Spanish
Also serves in Creole and Portuguese.
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 3 more
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Springfield Partners for Community Action
721 State Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield · Hampden County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Urban Edge Housing Corp.
1542 Columbus Ave, Roxbury · Suffolk County · Spanish
Also serves in Creole.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Way Finders, Inc.
1780 Main St, Springfield · Hampden County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Act Lawrence, Inc Formerly Arlington Community Trabajando, Inc
15 Union St Ste 417, Lawrence · Essex County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Allston Brighton Community Development Corp.
18R Shepard StSuite 100, Brighton
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
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American Consumer Credit Counseling
130 Rumford Ave Ste 202, Auburndale · Middlesex County
- Reverse mortgage counseling
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Asian Community Development Corporation
38 Oak St, Boston · Suffolk County
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 7 more
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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
275 W Broadway, Boston · Suffolk County
- Budget and credit workshops
- Homelessness services
- and 1 more
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Centro de Apoyo Familiar (CAF)-Ma
15 Union St Ste 205, Lawrence · Essex County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
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Chelsea Restoration Corporation
154 Pearl St Ofc 2, Chelsea · Suffolk County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 1 more
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Codman Square Neighborhood Dev. Corp.
587 Washington St, Dorchester · Suffolk County
Also serves in Creole.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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Community Service Network, Inc.
91 Summer St, Stoneham · Middlesex County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Financial Education Associates, Inc.
184 Dudley St Ste 200, Roxbury · Suffolk County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Workshops for new owners
- and 2 more
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Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority
241 Millers Falls Rd, Turners Falls · Franklin County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 5 more
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Housing Assistance Corp.
460 W Main St, Hyannis · Barnstable County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 9 more
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Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance
1803 Dorchester AveFloor 3, Dorchester
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 3 more
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Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership
664 Merrimack St, Lowell · Middlesex County
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
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Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore DBA Neighborworks Housing Solutions
422 Washington St, Quincy · Norfolk County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.
1509 Hancock St, Quincy · Norfolk County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 5 more
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The Housing Partnership Network
56 Broad St, Boston · Suffolk County
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Valley Community Development Corporation
256 Pleasant St Ste A, Northampton · Hampshire County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 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 Massachusetts?
19 of the 37 HUD-approved agencies in Massachusetts 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.