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Additional Market Stability Program Resources
Energy Assistance Resources
- Indiana Energy Assistance
- If you need help paying your gas or electric bills, visit this site to find help in your county. 1-800-382-9895
- Weatherization Assistance
- If you need assistance weatherizing a home you already own, click on your county to find an agency in your area that can help. 1-800-382-9895
- Indiana 211 Partnership
- Residents in 56 Indiana counties can dial 2-1-1 to find help with a range of housing issues and other services, including energy assistance. Just dial 2-1-1, or visit the Indiana 211 Partnership web site to find an IN211 Center near you.
- Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor - Information on reduced-cost telephone service, tips on how to save energy, and more. 1-888-441-2494
- Energy-Saving Tips
- A list of easy ways to lower your energy costs. 1-800-382-9895
Buying a Home
- Down Payment Help and Low-Cost Mortgages
- The State of Indiana offers down payment assistance and special low-cost mortgages for qualifying buyers. 1-800-872-0371
- Habitat for Humanity
- Find a Habitat for Humanity group in your county, and learn how you can become a Habitat homeowner.
- Find Homebuyer Education Near You
- Before you sign on the dotted line, protect yourself and your investment by taking a homebuyer education course. This link from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will help you find quality homebuyer education. 1-800-569-4287
- Homebuying Checklist
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a nine-step checklist for Hoosiers interested in buying a home. 1-800-569-4287
- Housing Counseling from Momentive Consumer Credit Counseling
- Momentive offers a wide range of homebuyer education and housing counseling services across the state. They also work with homeowners who are having trouble making payments. 1-888-711-7227
- Home Ownership Matters - Find information on buying/selling a home, and advice on foreclosures. (317) 507-5105
- Ginnie Mae Mortgage Calculator
- This calculator helps you determine how much home you can afford. (202) 708-1535
- Ginnie Mae Loan Estimator
- This tool will help you learn what type of loans you might be eligible for. (202) 708-1535
- Find an HUD-approved lender
- Find an approved lender in your city. (317) 226-6303
- Mortgage Advice from IndianaInvestmentWatch
- A guide to avoiding dishonest mortgage brokers. 1-800-223-8791
Foreclosure Prevention
Home Repair or Modification
- Owner-Occupied Repair from Indiana Community Action Agencies
- Do you need help making repairs to your home or adding improvements such as wheelchair ramps? Click on your county to find help in your area. 1-800-382-9895
- HUD Home Improvement Database
- Interested in improving or repairing your home? Use this site to find lenders, available loans, and other grants to assist you in improving your home. (317) 226-6303
- Home Improvement Scams
- Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has information on how to avoid getting "burned" by dishonest home improvement operators. 1-800-382-5516
Housing Resources for Seniors
- Area Agencies on Aging Database
- Find an agency near you that works to serve and assist aging Hoosiers with housing and independence needs. 1-800-986-3505
- IAAAA Resources for Seniors
- A resource page to help you find assistance with housing, health, and more. (317) 598-9300
- Owner-Occupied Repair from Indiana Community Action Agencies
- Do you need help making repairs to your home or adding improvements such as wheelchair ramps? Click on your county to find help in your area. 1-800-382-9895
- HUD Home Improvement Database
- Interested in improving or repairing your home? Use this site to find lenders, available loans, and other grants to assist you in improving your home. (317) 226-6303
- AARP Home Financing Advice
- From AARP, tips on how to safely use your home equity to repair or refinance your home.
- Home Improvement Scams
- Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has information on how to avoid getting "burned" by dishonest home improvement operators. 1-800-382-5516
Housing Resources for People with Disabilities
- FSSA Indiana Disability Resources
- Hoosiers with disabilities can use this page to find local groups that can assist with housing and other services. 1-800-545-7763
- Housing Rights and Resources
- This page outlines disabled Americans' rights to fair housing and provides information on finding fair housing opportunities. (317) 226-6303
- Owner-Occupied Repair from Indiana Community Action Agencies
- Do you need help making repairs to your home or adding improvements such as wheelchair ramps? Click on your county to find help in your area. 1-800-382-9895
- HUD Home Improvement Database
- Interested in improving or repairing your home? Use this site to find lenders, available loans, and other grants to assist you in improving your home. (317) 226-6303
Temporary and/or Emergency Shelters
- Indiana 211 Partnership
- Residents in 56 Indiana counties can dial 2-1-1 to find help with a range of housing issues and other services, including emergency shelters. Just dial 2-1-1, or visit the Indiana 211 Partnership web site to find an IN211 Center near you.
- Central Indiana Homeless Services
- Search for the keyword "homeless" on this site to find a listing of homeless providers in Central Indiana. Or, call 211 or (317) 926-4357, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Domestic Violence Shelters
- Shelters for Domestic Violence Survivors
- From the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Click on your county for a domestic violence shelter near you. (317) 423-0233
- Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- If you are a victim of domestic violence, use these links to emergency assistance, support groups, and national advocacy organizations. Hotline: 1-800-332-7385
- Shelters for Veterans
- Assistance for Homeless Veterans
- A list of resources for homeless veterans looking for shelter. (317) 951-0688
- Roudebush VA Medical Center
- Serving Indiana veterans, the center provides temporary and permanent housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, and aid in finding employment. (317) 554-0278 or 1-800-827-1000
Fair Housing: Know Your Rights
- The Indiana Fair Housing Act
- Know your rights concerning fair housing in Indiana, and learn how to file a civil rights complaint. 1-800-628-2909.
- Fair Housing Advocacy
- If you need help in dealing with housing discrimination, visit this site to find fair housing groups throughout Indiana.
- Explanations of Fair Housing Laws and Rights
- HUD's explanations of fair housing laws, which prevent discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ability, and age. (317) 226-6303