Albany, NY 12224
ag.ny.gov/protect-our-homes
1-855-HOME-456
855-466-3456
Primary Services
Foreclosure Prevention Loan Modification/Refinancing Programs, Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling, Legal Representation, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Description
A network of over 85 housing counseling and legal services organizations across the state that provide free, qualified mortgage assistance relief services to homeowners. HOPP representatives can connect New Yorkers to high-quality counseling or legal services all over New York State.
The HOPP Program is designed to ensure that no family in New York State ever loses their home because they do not have access to a lawyer or qualified housing counselor. Services include:
- Assistance with applying for a loan modification, or other types of loss mitigation
- Direct representation in court proceedings, including settlement conferences
- Homeownership counseling
Operates HomeownerHelpNY (https://homeownerhelpny.org/), an online service that provides New Yorkers with the tools and support to avoid foreclosure and/or scams, and to help them find qualified mortgage assistance relief services from the HOPP network. HomeownerHelpNY is a collaboration between the New York State Attorney General Office and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, a non-profit committed to protecting and preserving affordable homeownership.
The HOPP Program is designed to ensure that no family in New York State ever loses their home because they do not have access to a lawyer or qualified housing counselor. Services include:
- Assistance with applying for a loan modification, or other types of loss mitigation
- Direct representation in court proceedings, including settlement conferences
- Homeownership counseling
Operates HomeownerHelpNY (https://homeownerhelpny.org/), an online service that provides New Yorkers with the tools and support to avoid foreclosure and/or scams, and to help them find qualified mortgage assistance relief services from the HOPP network. HomeownerHelpNY is a collaboration between the New York State Attorney General Office and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, a non-profit committed to protecting and preserving affordable homeownership.
Hours
Call for information or visit homeownerhelpny.com, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility
Open to anyone in danger of losing their home due to mortgage foreclosure.
Service Area: New York State.
Service Area: New York State.
Intake Process
To be connected with a legal services or housing counseling organization near you, call 855-HOME-456 or visit homeownerhelpny.com.
Program Fees
Free.
Date of Official Change
Aug 25, 2021
Contacts
Letitia James (Primary)
Attorney General
Press Office
NYAG.Pressoffice@ag.ny.gov
212-416-8060