We understand that the foreclosure process can be overwhelming—from court documents and procedures to the impact it has on you and your family. There are so many homeowner services advertised, some of which are scams. This Homeowner Support page is provided as a starting point for you to get the help you need from trusted sources, whether you are trying to avoid foreclosure or already have a foreclosure case in court.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office processes all foreclosure-related court documents, notices of action and motions. After a foreclosure judgment, the office conducts the foreclosure auction and issues all post-sale documents.

General Information

• What to Do When Facing Foreclosure (online video)
• NeighborWorks America
• FloridaLawHelp.org
• Resources Available to Distressed Homeowners (brochure), Office of the Attorney General of Florida
• The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. – Fair Housing Project: Foreclosure Defense Unit
• Foreclosure Process (HUD)
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Foreclosure Timeline
• Making Home Affordable.Gov

Legal Help

• Foreclosure Defense Unit, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
  • Call: 561-655-8944, Ext. 325
  • Email: foreclosuredefenseunit@legalaidpbc.org
• Lawyer Referral Service
• Palm Beach County Bar Association, or Call: 561-687-3266
• Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Self-Service Centers

Counseling Services

• HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Homeowner's HOPE™ Hotline (24/7 Advice): 888-995-HOPE (4673), 24-hour phone line
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Avoiding Foreclosure

• Mortgage Payments Sending You Reeling? Here’s What to Do
• Federal Trade Commission
• Avoiding Foreclosure
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Avoid Foreclosure: Know Your Options (online video)
• Making Home Affordable.Gov
• Save Your Home: Tips to Avoid Foreclosure (brochure)
• Federal Housing Administration, HUD
• How to Protect Yourself: Tips for Avoiding Mortgage Foreclosures
• Attorney General of Florida
• Department of the Treasury
• Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Is Foreclosure Knocking at Your Door? (brochure re: mortgage modification programs)
• Reverse Mortgages: Get the Facts Before Cashing in on Your Home’s Equity
• Federal Trade Commission

Protect Yourself From Scams

• Treasury & Housing and Urban Development
• Making Home Affordable.gov
• Mortgage Fraud
• Office of the Attorney General of Florida
• Report Mortgage Fraud or Loan Scams
• StopFraud.gov
• Florida Attorney General’s Fraud Hotline: 866-9-NO-SCAM
• Home Loan Modification Scams (flyer)

Help for Seniors

• Senior Legal Helpline - 888-895-7873 - Florida Department of Elder Affairs
• Elder Helpline - 866-684-5885 - Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Area Agency on Aging
• Elder Law Attorney Search - Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
• The Foreclosure Crisis: Ending the Nightmare for Older Americans (webcast) - AARP Public Policy Institute

Disclaimer

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office provides the information and links on this page as an informational resource guide for homeowners. We make no warranty or guarantee regarding the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content on this site or at any third party site, including those other sites referenced on this page. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office is not responsible for any damage, loss, injury, claim or the results arising from any use or reference to the information on this page or any other site.

The information provided is not intended as a substitute for legal advice or representation by an attorney. No attorney-client relationship is created between the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller and any person obtaining information from this website. If you have questions or concerns regarding your legal rights, it is strongly recommended that you talk to an attorney. If you do not know an attorney, you may call the Lawyer Referral Service at (561) 687-3266.

Laws and homeowner assistance programs change frequently. We strive to keep this website up to date but cannot provide a guarantee that this information is accurate as of the time you are reading it.

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