More HUD Funding for Housing Counselors Is Good News for Renters

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that more than $58 million is available for housing counseling programs this year. This figure is $11 million, or 23%, above the amount of last year's funding. The money will be awarded as grants to hundreds of HUD-approved counseling agencies and state housing finance agencies that offer guidance on several aspects of renting an apartment, as well as other topics.

Read how to get free or low-cost advice from a HUD-sponsored housing counselor near you.