General Information

 

Housing Assistance may be considered to assist clients who have demonstrated a financial need and wish to purchase, sell, or refinance a current or former primary residence, or establish a household obtain housing and establish a household when moving to a new area.

 

Housing assistance may be provided to help with settlement charges when purchasing, selling, or refinancing a home, or for deposits when renting.

 

Assistance may also be provided for the cost of establishing utilities.

 

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Closing Cost Assistance

Intended to help Coast Guard personnel, who would otherwise be unable to purchase a home, who wish to sell their house due to poor market conditions, or who wish to refinance a mortgage on their home to obtain lower interest rates or lower monthly payments, by providing a loan to help pay for settlement charges (not down payment) associated with purchasing or selling a primary residence, selling a former primary residence, or refinancing a residence which is either their current or former primary residence.

 

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Rental Assistance

Intended to help clients obtain housing without undue financial hardship. Assistance may be provided when the client has a demonstrated financial need for assistance after all government entitlements have been utilized.

 

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Utilities

When establishing a new residence, assistance may be provided for utility (electric, gas, water, sewer), telephone, TV and cable deposits and installation charges for clients who have a demonstrated need for assistance.

 

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Applications

• Applications are available Online
  
  
• From your CGMA Representative or
  
  
• By calling CGMA-HQ at (800) 881-2462 or (703) 872-6716

 

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Need More Information?

Detailed information concerning Housing Assistance is contained in Section 3-C-5 of the CGMA Manual

Contact your local Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative

Call CGMA-HQ (800) 881-2462 or (703) 872-6716

Send us an email: ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil