3 STEPS TO HELP PREVENT FORECLOSURE: The sooner you start the process, the sooner you will be able to determine what tools are available to help you stay in your home. 1. | FIND FREE COUNSELING | The agencies and organizations listed below provide free counseling and are deeply concerned about the foreclosure issues facing Arlington County. | 2. | CALL TODAY | Losing a home to foreclosure can take years to overcome. Call one of the organizations listed below. | 3. | PASS IT ON | Pass along this information to your friends, co-workers, and neighbors. You might just help them save their homes from foreclosure. |
Counseling Resources: These organizations can provide general information and/or help the homeowner in contacting the mortgage loan servicer. Arlington County Homeownership Program | Contact the Homeownership Program for your basic questions regarding counseling and other resources available to you. | 703-228-3765 www.arlingtonva.us | Arlington Home Ownership Made Easier (AHOME) | Contact AHOME if you are an Arlington County homeowner having current or potentially future issues regarding paying your mortgage. | 703-527-3854 www.ahomeinc.org | Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV): | Contact LSNV if you feel that there are legal issues such as misrepresentation, illegality or fraud associated with your mortgage loan. | 703-368-5711 www.lawhelp.org |
Additional Resources: The Department of Human Services (DHS) can help individuals and families in financial distress. DHS is located at 3033 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. Arlington Employment Center (AECAEC) | AECAEC provides comprehensive employment services. Staff offers assistance with job search, skills improvement and resumes writing. | 703-228-1400 | Crisis Assistance Bureau (CAB) | CAB provides help with emergency needs to individuals and families experiencing an economic crisis. Help includes food vouchers and referrals, utility and other shelter payments, and help with prescriptions. | 703-228-1350 | Real Estate Tax Relief | An exemption from payment of some or all taxes for eligible low and moderate income homeowners aged 65 and over or disabled. The program runs from January through August 15th each year. | 703-228-1350 | Homeowner Grant Program | One-time check issued to low and moderate income homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements. | 703 228-1350 | Food Stamps, Medicaid, and other Assistance Programs | Programs serve low income households who meet the different federal, state and local eligibility requirements. | 703-228-1350 |
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