About the NSP Resource Exchange

Congress created the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to help cities, counties and states deal with community problems that are the result of the mortgage foreclosure crisis in the nation. HUD provides money to about 250 local governments (cities and counties) and all 50 states. Generally, the money must be used to buy, fix up, and resell foreclosed and abandoned homes. As long as the funds are used for this redevelopment, the units of government that receive HUD funds decide how to use the funds and what specific redevelopment activities to undertake.

If you are interested in participating in this program, you need to contact your city, county, and/or state to find out how the program operates in your area. This is true both for prospective home buyers and for potential contractors, non-profits, and other partners.

To find out who administers the Neighborhood Stabilization Program in your area, click here.

Additional information about the NSP Program is available at the HUD NSP website at www.hud.gov/nspta

NSP Resource Exchange is a one-stop shop for the information and resources needed by NSP grantees, subrecipients and developers to purchase, rehabilitate, and resell foreclosed properties.

NSP Resource Exchange is a dynamic site, adapting to respond to the needs of our users. Please send us your questions or suggestions about the functionality of the NSP Resource Exchange website or about the accessibility or usefulness of any of the resources or products listed on this site.

To learn more about the background of the NSP program, see the About NSP page.

There are two separate types of requests for help you can submit to the NSP Resource Exchange website. Please consider the definitions below before deciding which form to fill out.

Ask a Question:

NSP grantees and their partners can submit technical questions related to NSP by using the Ask a Question button on the top of the right sidebar. Individuals requesting answers to questions will need to provide their contact information, relationship to an NSP grantee, and the question that they would like answered. The NSP Resource Exchange staff will respond to the question within two to three business days.

Make a TA Request

Individuals can also submit a request for an NSP grantee or their nonprofits or developers to receive technical assistance specific to NSP by using the Make a TA Request button on the top of the right sidebar. NSP grantees requesting technical assistance for themselves or their partners must provide contact information and a description of the need for technical assistance. Once the request is submitted, a confirmation email with your request number will be sent. The NSP Resource Exchange staff will provide an initial response to the request within two to three business days.

The resource links on the right hand side of the NSP Resource Exchange main page allow users to browse resources by topic area, audience, and type.

• Resources by Topic: Find resources categorized by NSP areas — Program Requirements and Rules, Program Design, Program Administration, Grant Management, Project Financing, Financial Management, Other Federal Requirements, and Construction.
• Resources by Audience: Find resources specific to your role — NSP-1 Grantee, NSP-2 Grantee, Nonprofit, Developer, and Other.
• Resources by Type: Browse resources by type — Training Materials, Sample Procedures, Tools and Checklists, HUD Notices, HUD Guidance, HUD Federal Register, Frequently Asked Questions, Reports, and Other.

NSP Resource Exchange allows you to perform searches for resources using two search methods: Quick Search and Advanced Search.

Quick Search allows you to type your search terms into the field located near the top of the webpage, directly below the logo for NSP.

Advanced Search gives you the option to refine your search by defining one or more parameters: keyword, topic, audience, type, date published, and experience level.

If you have questions about the NSP Resource Exchange website, please contact us at info@hudnsphelp.info.

NSP Resource Exchange is a dynamic site that is constantly changing to respond to the needs of our users. Please send us your questions or suggestions about the functionality of the NSP Resource Exchange website, or about the accessibility or usefulness of any of the resources or products found on this site.