The Housing Program at Granite State Independent Living offers housing and financial information, counseling, and support to people with disabilities who wish to live more independently.
As a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency, GSIL’s Housing Program staff is trained to assist with a variety of housing and financial issues, including:
Financial Wellness: Workshops & Counseling
- Developing a Spending & Savings Plan
- Goal-Setting
- Credit Counseling
- Debt Management
Apartment/Rental Counseling
- Finding an apartment
- Fair Housing Laws
- Housing Choice Voucher
- Homeless Resources & Referrals
Homeownership Preparation: Workshops & Counseling
- Creating a Needs & Wish List
- Financing & Grant Options
- Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
- Determining Affordability
- Credit Counseling
- Searching for a Home
- What to Expect at Closing
Keeping Your Home: Individual Counseling
- Preparing for Maintenance/Repair
- Refinancing Counseling
- Developing a Spending & Savings Plan
- Debt Management
- Delinquency Counseling
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
In addition to the comprehensive counseling and education program, GSIL offers Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) in cooperation with NH Community Loan Fund (click here for information). IDAs are matched savings accounts available to eligible low-income individuals to help them purchase a home. IDA participants are required to develop savings goals/plans, accomplish financial literacy training, and prepare for homeownership.
For more information about the Housing Program at Granite State Independent Living, please contact by email or housing@gsil.org