Refund & Payment Policy

Effective Date: 14th September, 2025

Help Community Services, Inc. charges a $40 application fee to cover the cost of a credit pull for our homebuyer assistance program.

1. Non-Refundable Fee

This fee is non-refundable once the application has been submitted and the credit pull process has begun.

2. Duplicate Charges

Refunds will only be issued in cases of duplicate charges. If you believe you were charged more than once in error, please contact us immediately at info@helpcommunityservices.org or (301) 798-5858.

3. Payment Processing

All payments are securely processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. We do not store your full payment card information.

4. Contact for Payment Issues

For questions about payments or refund eligibility, please contact Help Community Services, Inc. at the above contact details.