Resources for Homeowners
Owning a home can be tough sometimes, but you don't have to go it alone. The agencies and organizations listed here can help you deal with many of the challenges of homeownership.
Foreclosure Prevention
Homeowners worried about losing their home due to foreclosure should explore the following resources:
Government Agencies
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
800.829.1040 | www.irs.gov
Social Security Administration (SSA)
800.772.1213 | www.ssa.gov
Veterans Benefits
800.827.1000 | 800.US1.VETS (871.8387) | www.va.gov
National Flood Hazard Insurance Program
888.CALL.FLOOD, x445 | 202.566.1600 | www.fema.gov/business/nfip
Identity Theft
www.ftc.gov/idtheft
If you are the victim of identity theft, contact the credit bureaus:
Credit Problems
If you are being harassed by creditors, contact
Federal Trade Commission Helpline
Complaints and Information
877.382.4357 | www.ftc.gov
Massachusetts Department of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA 02116
888.283.3757 | 617.973.8787 | www.mass.gov/ocabr
Resources for the Disabled
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission offers a Home Modification Loan Program, as well as other information for disabled home owners:
www.mass.gov/mrc/hmlp | 617.204.3637
Resources for the Elderly
Statewide Elder Hotline
800.882.2003
Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs
617.727.7750 | www.mass.gov/elders
ETHOS
555 Amory Street | Jamaica Plain, MA | 617.522.6700
AARP
202.434.6082 | www.aarp.org
