FAQs Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Questions & Answers What is the Housing Choice Voucher Program? The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) is a federally funded program established to assist very low-income families, elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Housing assistance is paid directly to the landlord on behalf of a participating family. How do I apply for the Housing Choice Voucher Program? Can I apply for the Housing Choice Voucher Program even if the waitlists are not open? When will the waiting list reopen? How do Property Owners list their properties with the HCV Program? How do I report fraud?

ROSS Family Self-Sufficiency HCVP Homeownership Program ROSS Have questions? Contact us at the office nearest to you or submit a business inquiry online Contact Us Resident Opportunity & Self Sufficiency (ROSS) program is designed to assist public housing residents in making progress towards economic self-sufficiency by establishing and reaching short-term goals. Self-sufficiency is achieved when residents are able to support their household by maintaining financial, housing, and personal/family stability. ROSS Service Coordinators provide a full range of case management services which includes intake, assessment, education, referrals to local service providers, and monitoring. ROSS Coordinators also coordinate educational and/or community events that promote self-sufficiency. Available supportive services include basic education courses, GED preparation and testing, tutoring, afterschool programs, computer skills, soft skills training, job training/placement, career planning, financial literacy, budgeting, and wellness programs. ROSS Program Goals: Make progress toward economic independence Reduce or eliminate the need for financial assistance Increase earned income Enhance quality of life by connecting residents of all ages to services and community activities Residents interested in the ROSS Program may contact the Resident Services Department or complete the ROSS Program Interest Form or contact us at 334-387-2746.