What is a family self sufficiency program?
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program, commonly known as FSS, helps families increase their earnings and build financial capability and assets. The FSS program serves: Families living in public housing. Families living in HUD-assisted multifamily developments.
Does HUD check your bank account?
In order to verify your eligibility for HUD assistance, administrators from the Department have the authority to review your bank account information. This review is used to ensure that you have fully met the guidelines established by the Department for entrance into their aid programs.
What can FSS funds be used for?
The FSS program offers participants access to various types of services including, but not limited to, job search/training/retention services, financial literacy, credit counseling, transportation assistance, childcare service information, educational referrals, and financial assistance.
How does the GR housing subsidy program work?
You are staying in a public or private place not made for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings; Agree to the $100 deduction from the approved General Relief grant for one person; $200 deduction for a couple; and The landlord agrees not to evict you, if the housing subsidy is approved.
How does the family support subsidy program work?
The subsidy provides a monthly payment ($222.11) that the family must spend on special needs that occur as a result of caring for a child with a severe disability at home. Families apply for the subsidy at their local Community Mental Health Services Programs.
How often can you be in the rental subsidy program?
Your participation in the rental subsidy program is voluntary and is limited to three times in a life-time for any person. You must continue to be eligible for General Relief to remain in the program.
How does the HUD supportive housing program work?
The program is similar to Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811). HUD provides interest-free capital advances to private, nonprofit sponsors to finance the development of supportive housing for the elderly.