DoD Homeowner Assistance Rules

Week of June 08, 2009

The Department of Defense (DoD) has temporarily expanded the Homeowner   Assistance Program in order to partially reimburse home sale losses in the following priority order: (1) wounded Servicemembers relocating for treatment or medical retirement, and for the survivors of those who have died while on deployment; (2) military & DoD civilians affected by the 2005 BRAC round; and (3) normal military permanent change of station (PCS) moves, on a temporary basis. All active and former servicemembers, as well as DoD civilians, who have sold a primary residence for a loss or are considering selling their home are encouraged to visit the HAP website in order to check specific program criteria, and if eligible, apply online. Learn more on Military.com about HAP and more Financial support.

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