BEWARE OF SCAMS!
Many bad actors are waiting to take advantage of homeowners in trouble. Don’t pay anyone who offers to help you for a fee. Instead, call the state hotline at 1-877-894-4663
Click Here to Report HAF Fraud/Scams
If you suspect someone of offering HAF assistance for a fee, or of falsely seeking HAF assistance, we want to know. Give us details using the link above and we will investigate.
Federal Homeowner Assistance Fund — Available Now!
Federal funds are available to Washington homeowners who have experienced hardships due to the pandemic (after January 21, 2020). The Housing Finance Commission administers this Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program across Washington state.
LEARN MORE: Visit WashingtonHAF.org
GET HELP: Call 1-877-894-4663 (M-F, 8am-5pm)
Background on the Homeowner Assistance Fund
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the historic American Rescue Plan Act that included the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF). The State of Washington will receive $173,153,935 from HAF.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is administering these funds and requires each state to submit a Homeowner Assistance Fund Plan. The WHSFC Board of Commissioners approved Washington's plan on March 24, 2022.
Learn more about the HAF:
U.S. Treasury Department HAF Guidance (PDF)
How to get help: Homeowners should call the Homeownership Hotline at 877‐894‐4663 to start working with a housing counselor on their specific situation.
Be wary of scams: Call the state hotline at 877‐894‐4663 to get help that is free and safe.
HAF Annual Report: The U.S. Treasury Department requires a report on HAF progress and activities at the end of each year. Read the 2024 HAF Annual Report here.
This program or project was supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number HAF0025 awarded to the Washington State Department of Commerce by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.