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Family Self-Sufficiency

Family Self-Sufficiency encourages and empowers families on Section 8 Rental Assistance to become self-sufficient. Most families choose homeownership as one of their self-sufficiency goals. In this case the counselor helps them develop a plan for that and begins educating them on the rights and responsibilities of homeownership.

As the family increases their income during the program, the 30% of the income they pay for rent increases, thus decreasing the amount the government must pay. The savings the government gains is put in an escrow account the recipient can receive after graduating.

For more information please contact the Family Self-Sufficiency office at 399-4142.

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