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Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a voluntary program designed to help families receiving HUD Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance improve their economic situation and reduce their relianceon public assistance and welfare. 

The FSS Program is for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or are already employed but looking to increase their income, and who are committed to making positive changesin their lives.Designed in partnership with various agencies,the program offers educational opportunities,job training,and other supportive services to help participants reduce their relianceon government assistance. Eligible families are connected with the appropriate resources and support servicesin their communities, guidingthem toward economic self-sufficiency. 

Each FSS participant creates a five-year plan that includes employment or business development goals, and then identifies their specific training or education needs. The HACLB FSS staff will work with the household to identify, locate and arrange the necessary services to help achieve these goals.


FSS Frequently Asked Questions

The Housing Authority also operates a Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Option Program, offering an opportunity for families who currently hold a Housing Choice Voucher to purchase a home. The Homeownership Program is designed to promote and support homeownership for a first-time homeowner, families transitioning from rental housing to a family-owned home. Voucher payments supplement the family's income to assistin the transition from renting to homeownership.  

Except for elderly or disabled families, homeownership assistancecan be provided for a maximum of 15 yearsprovided the initial mortgage term is 20 years or longer.In all other cases, the maximum term for homeownership assistance is 10 years.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

 
NOTE: HACLB reserves the final right of approval to ensure that the family is not subject to predatory loan terms.