Family Self-Sufficiency Program - Public Housing

Jacksonville Housing's Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program targets public housing residents to assist them with the goal of becoming a homeowner.

How do families apply for participation in the FSS Program?

The head of household has to complete a FSS Pre-Application form via the Pre-Application link below.

This program provides:

• One-on-one case management services with public housing residents to develop individualized goal plans.
• Linkages to community organizations that provide affordable housing services and products.
• Classes to help residents to secure credit counseling and financial literacy.
• Workshops on home selection, mortgage education, and processes to purchase a home.
• Supportive Services for interested residents.
• Financial literacy to assist public housing residents in improving their savings, budgeting and credit scores.
• Other referrals to assist them in improving their quality of life.

Criteria:

• Must be a public housing resident in one of the Jacksonville Housing communities.
• Have an earned income of $10,300 or more a year.
• Be a first time homebuyer definition.

Activities:

• The Annual Homeownership Fair held in June of every Year.
• Financial Literacy workshops
• Strengthen Families Workshops
• Orientations
• Recruitment

If you have any additional questions please call us.