Free help in Virginia
Data from November 2026
HUD-approved housing counselors in Virginia
49 HUD-approved counseling agencies serve Virginia; 10 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 Virginia
- Agencies
- 49
- HUD-approved, with an office here
- Serve in Spanish
- 10
- 20% of the agencies, per HUD
- Counties with an office
- 30
- out of 133 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 Virginia
The ones that say they serve in Spanish come first. Search by city, county or name.
10
of the 49 agencies in Virginia say they serve in Spanish.
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities
2131 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke · City of Roanoke · Spanish
Also serves in Arabic, American Sign Language (ASL), Creole, Farsi, and 5 more languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities
740 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News · City of Newport News · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities
510 W Poythress St, Hopewell · City of Hopewell · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Credit.org - Virginia Branch
999 Waterside Dr, Norfolk · City of Norfolk · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
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Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity
967 2nd St SE, Charlottesville · City of Charlottesville · Spanish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Latino Economic Development Corporation - Branch
2300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington · Arlington County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Workshops for new owners
- and 2 more
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NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - Richmond, VA
1600 Brook Rd Ste C, Richmond · City of Richmond · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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People Incorporated of Virginia
1173 W Main St, Abingdon · Washington County · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Homelessness services
- and 3 more
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Prince William County Virginia Cooperative Extension
15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge · Prince William County · Spanish
Also serves in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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Southside Community Development and Housing
1624 Hull St, Richmond · City of Richmond · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commisssion
23372 Front St, Accomac · Accomack County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Appalachian Community Action & Development Agency, Inc.(appcaa)
175 Military Ln, Gate City · Scott County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Workshops for new owners
- and 4 more
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Blue Ridge Housing Network
134A Peyton St, Front Royal · Warren County
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
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Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia
12829 Jefferson Ave Ste 101, Newport News · City of Newport News
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Centro de Apoyo Familiar (CAF)-Va
13923 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge · Prince William County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Workshops for new owners
- and 4 more
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Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia, Inc. D/B/A the Up Center
222 W 19th St, Norfolk · City of Norfolk
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities
507 Park Avenue SW, Norton · City of Norton
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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Commonwealth Catholic Charities, Richmond,va
1601 Rolling Hills Dr, Richmond · Henrico County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 10 more
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Community Housing Partners Corporation
448 Depot St NE, Christiansburg · Montgomery County
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
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Cornerstones, Inc.
11150 Sunset Hills Rd Ste 210, Reston · Fairfax County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
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Credit Restoration Institute
31 N Providence Rd, North Chesterfield · Chesterfield County
- Budget and credit workshops
- Workshops for new owners
- and 4 more
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Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
135 Jones Xing, Danville · City of Danville
- Budget and credit workshops
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 6 more
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First Home Alliance
3138 Golansky Blvd Ste 202, Woodbridge · Prince William County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 12 more
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Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority
811 W Pembroke Ave, Hampton · City of Hampton
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Hampton Roads Community Action Program, Inc.
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News · City of Newport News
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Helping Overcome Poverty's Existence, Inc., (formerly Mountain Shelter, Inc.)
680 W Main St, Wytheville · Wythe County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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HOMENET (Norfolk RHA)
555 E Main St, Norfolk · City of Norfolk
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Incorporated
1601 Rolling Hills Dr Rm 110, Richmond · Henrico County
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 7 more
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James City County Office of Housing
5320 Palmer Ln, Williamsburg · James City County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 9 more
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Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington
7700 Little River Tpke Ste 406, Annandale · Fairfax County
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Lynchburg Community Action Group, Incorporate (aka Lyncag)
300 12th St, Lynchburg · City of Lynchburg
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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New River Action Agency (floyd County)
120 Epperly Mill Rd, SW, Floyd · Floyd County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 5 more
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New River Community Action (giles County)
516 Wenonah Avenue, Pearisburg · Giles County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 5 more
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New River Community Action (montgomery Area)
400 W Main St, Christiansburg · Montgomery County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 5 more
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New River Community Action (pulaski County)
412 N. Jefferson Ave, Pulaski · Pulaski County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 5 more
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New River Community Action, Inc.
206 3rd Ave, Radford · City of Radford
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Operation Hope- Richmond Va
3513 cary st, richmond
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
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Piedmont Housing Alliance
682 Berkmar Cir, Charlottesville · Albemarle County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 10 more
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Prince William County Virginia Cooperative Extension
8033 Ashton Ave Ste 105, Manassas · Prince William County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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QUIN RIVERS, INC DBA Thrive Virginia
211 Rocketts Way, Henrico · Henrico County
- Budget and credit workshops
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 3 more
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Skyline Community Action Partnership, Inc.
532 S Main St, Madison · Madison County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 6 more
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Skyline Community Action Program, Incorporated
532 S Main St, Madison · Madison County
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project
347 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke · City of Roanoke
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 10 more
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Southside Outreach Group, Inc.
1425 Seymour Dr, South Boston · Halifax County
- Budget and financial counseling
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 2 more
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Telamon Corporation - Danville Branch
625 Piney Forest Rd, Danville · City of Danville
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Total Action for Progress in Roanoke Va
302 2nd St SW, Roanoke · City of Roanoke
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 1 more
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Urban League of Hampton Roads
7300 Newport Ave Ste 500, Norfolk · City of Norfolk
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Urban League of Hampton Roads (HAMPTON)
2 Eaton St, Hampton · City of Hampton
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Virginia Housing and Community Development Corp
719 High St, Portsmouth · City of Portsmouth
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
- and 2 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 Virginia?
10 of the 49 HUD-approved agencies in Virginia 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.