OLYMPIA, Wash. – Attorney General Bob Ferguson is offering guidance and resources to Washington homeowners about the availability of housing counseling services.

Housing counselors can assist homeowners to navigate new federal rules and assistance programs that take effect August 31st to help people keep their homes.

“There are now many options available to homeowners in need of assistance so they don’t lose their homes,” Ferguson said.

“Homeowners experiencing financial difficulties should contact a home counselor for free today. People have expanded options to get the assistance they need.”

Counselors can be reached at the Washington Homeownership Hotline at 1.877.894.HOME.