How Can I Help? – Frequently Asked Questions: Housing
This page provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Housing to help you resolve concerns with federal agencies on your own.
However if you still need help after reviewing this information, contact my Camarillo or Solvang office and my staff will open a case and we will act as your liaison with the appropriate federal agency.
• I am having trouble paying my mortgage, where can I find assistance?
• I am first-time homebuyer, where can I find more information about how to buy a home and any federal resources available?
• I am a senior citizen, where can I find more information about housing programs?
• Where can I find more information about low-income housing in the 24th District?
• How can I find information about landlord/tenant laws in California?
Question: I am having trouble paying my mortgage, where can I find assistance?
Answer: If you have been unable to work out an agreement with your lender, contact HOPE NOW, which is an alliance between counselors, mortgage companies, investors, and other mortgage market participants that tries to help homeowners in distress stay in their homes. HOPE NOW can also be reached at 1-888-995-HOPE (4673).
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) also maintains a list of approved housing counseling agencies that offer free, or low-cost, services for foreclosures, buying, renting, defaults, credit issues and reverse mortgages.
You may also want to review the HUD guide with information on how to avoid foreclosure.
Also, please check the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website for information on how to avoid foreclosure scams
Question: I am first-time homebuyer, where can I find more information about how to buy a home and any federal resources available?
Answer: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a comprehensive guide to buying a home, including information about affordability, shopping for a mortgage, and home inspections.
You may also qualify for down payment through the California Housing Finance Agency.
Question: I am a senior citizen, where can I find more information about housing programs?
Answer: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has information about programs to help seniors with housing, including information about reverse mortgages, discounted utilities, subsidized apartments, and senior housing.
Question: Where can I find more information about low-income housing in the 24th District?
Answer: Ventura County Area Housing Authority
1400 W. Hillcrest Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 480-9991
(805) 480-1021 (fax)
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara
815 W. Ocean Avenue
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-3423
(805) 735-7672 (fax)
Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
EXECUTIVE OFFICE & PUBLIC HOUSING
995 Riverside Street, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 648-5008
Fax: (805) 643-7984
Santa Paula Housing Authority
15500 West Telegraph Rd, B-11
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 535-3339
(805-525-3887 (fax)
Question: How can I find information about landlord/tenant laws in California?
Answer: For information about landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, please go to the State of California’s Landlord/Tenant page.
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