Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Renters


Fair Housing
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Housing Authorities in Idaho
Rental Assistance

How does the Family Self-Sufficiency Program work?

Families who participate in the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program are eligible to be part of Idaho Housing’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program. FSS is a voluntary program that helps families become economically independent. Through this program, households learn to set goals that always include employment and often include homeownership.

What is expected of participants?

FSS Program participants agree, via a five-year contract, to establish and attain specific goals. FSS Specialists in each branch office meet with household members to establish goals that might include:

• Job search
• Job training
• Employment
• Education
• Money management
• Credit repair
• Homeownership

Working as a team, the family, local service providers, and the FSS Specialists identify and eliminate obstacles to self-sufficiency.

How would I gain greater financial independence?

Participants may receive an interest-bearing escrow (savings) account that accrues as their household’s portion of the rent increases because of an increase in earned-income. The tax-free account is given to the family when they complete their FSS Contract of Participation and are free of welfare for 12 consecutive months.

Where can I find more information or sign up?

Idaho Housing has a Self-Sufficiency video available for interested persons to view at each branch office. For more information contact your local Branch Office or fill out the FSS Interest Form.

Download the PDF brochures below for more information:

• Family Self-Sufficiency Program
• Autosuficiencia Familiar