Step Up Suncoast
6428 Parkland Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34243

Phone: 941-300-2212
Extension: 7802
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: 833-556-2328
TDD Phone:

Website: www.stepupsuncoast.org/housing-counseling

Program Description

Step Up Suncoasts Housing Counseling program provides one-on-one counseling for families in a variety of areas related to housing and financial needs. A HUD-certified Housing Counselor offers guidance, referrals, information and support. Our counseling topics include budgeting, banking services, establishing and repairing credit, avoiding fraud, navigating the homebuying process and more! Our counselor also offers an eight-hour, virtual First Time Home Buyer Workshop that may qualify you for down payment and closing cost assistance.

Services Available Through This Program

Emergency Services- Shelter , Financial Counseling, Free Tax, Small Business Training & Loans , Housing , Information and Services for Adults Age 60 and Over

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Services available to residents of Charlotte, Desoto, Hardee, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	YES
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

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Points of Interest

- Personalized counseling on budgeting, credit repair, rental topics, mortgage readiness, foreclosure prevention, and mortgage workout options. - Create a success plan with actionable steps to achieve your goals. - First Time Homebuyer Workshops help guide homebuyers through the steps of the homebuying process. - Completion of the workshop satisfies the requirements for most down payment assistance programs.