Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Objective

To promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing and Project-Based Rental Assistance programs with public and private resources to enable participating families to increase earned income and financial literacy, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and make progress toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. Public Housing FSS and HCV FSS were separate programs for many years. They were combined into one FSS program in FY14. PBRA became eligible to be funded with the implementation of the FSS Final Rule in May 2022.

Who Can Apply

• Government - General
• State
• Profit organization
• Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) (not including NAHASDA funding)

Who Benefits

• Individual/Family
• Low Income

Individuals and families who are participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program, Public Housing program or Project-Based Rental Assistance program are eligible to receive benefits from the FSS program.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

FSS@hud.gov
2024020000