SELECTEER EEN TAAL MENU HOUSING AUTHORITY Home About Applicants and Participants Programs Owners and Agents Resources Home » HACLB » Programs » Special Programs SPECIAL PROGRAMS The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a voluntary program designed to assist those families receiving HUD Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance to improve their economic situation and reduce their dependence on public assistance and welfare. FSS is for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed or are already employed and wanting to increase their income, and who are willing to commit to changing their lives for the better.The FSS Program is designed to work with partnering agencies to offer educational opportunities and job training as well as other supportive services needed to assist participants in relying less on government assistance. Eligible families are connected with the appropriate support services and resources in their respective communities, which help to guide the families toward economic self-sufficiency. Each FSS participant creates a five-year plan that includes either 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 for the services they need to accomplish these goals. FSS Frequently Asked Questions The Housing Authority also operates a Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Option Program that provides an opportunity for families that 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, a family that moves for the first time from rental housing to a family-owned home. Voucher payments supplement the family's own income to help transition from renting to homeownership. Except for elderly or disabled families, homeownership assistance may only be paid for a maximum period of 15 years if the initial mortgage to finance purchase of the home has a term that is 20 years or longer. In all other cases the maximum term of homeownership assistance is 10 years. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) What Is The Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Option Program? Who Is Eligible? How Do I Get Started? Where And What Kind Of Home Can Be Purchased? How Long Can A Participant Receive Assistance Under This Program? What Are The Steps That Should Be Taken Once A Participant Locates A Home To Buy? What Should The Lender And Realtor Know About This Program? NOTE: HACLB reserves the final right of approval to ensure that the family is not subject to predatory loan terms. QUICK LINKS Tenant Newsletter (NEW) Waiting List Status and Updates Income Limits Payment Standard/FMR List your Property Utility Allowance Schedule HOUSING AUTHORITY 1500 Hughes Way, Ste. A-150 Long Beach, CA 90810 Phone 562-570-6985 Hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Do. Pay Utility Bills Get Licenses and Permits Recycle. Reduce. Reuse. Meetings Live Discover. Information Near You DataLB City Calendar Meetings & Agendas Connect. Social Media Mobile Apps LinkLB Speak Up LB Ask. Who Do I Call Your City Officials Privacy Policy Social Media TC