Marin Housing Authority



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  • Housing Choice Voucher
    • Landlords >
      • How to Become a Section 8 Landlord
      • Landlord Advisory Committe
      • Direct Deposit ACH
      • Owner Resources >
        • Section 8 Owner Manual
        • Landlord Partnership Program
        • Landlord Newsletters
        • HUD
        • Go Section 8
        • Utility Allowance Schedules
        • More Resources
      • Ownership Change
      • HQS Inspection
      • Rent Reasonableness Determination
      • HAP Contract
      • Request Rent Increase
    • Participants >
      • Eligibility Screening
      • Qualifying for Housing
      • Transfer Process
      • Reasonable Accommodation
      • Informal Reviews and Hearings
      • Portability
      • Fair Housing
      • Move-In Process
      • Voucher Payment Standard
      • Forms
    • Fraud and Abuse >
      • Report Fraud and Abuse
    • Voucher Payment Standard
  • Public Housing
    • Reasonable Accommodation
    • Grievance Procedure >
      • Grievance Policy
    • Transfer Policy
    • Section 3 >
      • Section 3 Covered Contracting Opportunities
    • Maintenance Service Charges
    • Fraud and Abuse
    • Resident Newsletter
    • Forms
    • Other Resources
    • GGV Revitalization Phase 1 >
      • GGV Revitalization Phase 2
  • Waitlist
  • Resident Services
    • Supportive Housing Program >
      • Shelter Plus Care Program
      • Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS)
      • HOPWA
    • Resident Advisory Board (RAB) >
      • Schedule
      • Minutes
      • Roster
  • Homeownership
    • Below Market Rate Homeownership Program >
      • Affordable housing and home buyer Readiness Program
      • 2017 BMR Lottery Drawings
      • 2018 BMR Lottery Drawings
    • Residential Rehab Loan Program
    • Rental Rehab Loan Program
    • Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
    • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
  • About Us
    • MHA Developments
    • Approved Agency Plans, Reports, and Policies >
      • Financial Reports
    • Board of Commissioners
    • Partners
    • Business Opportunities >
      • IFB MHA-005-2017
    • Employment Opportunities
    • MHA Staff
    • News & Announcements
    • MHA Board Meeting Videos
    • County of Marin Webcasts
    • More Resources
    • Events
    • Contact us
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Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS)

Marin Housing Authority is authorized to develop and administer a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program for its Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents.
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The objectives of the FSS Program are to reduce the dependency of Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents on welfare and other public assistance programs and enhance economic independence through community coordinated efforts including: high school diploma and higher education programs, job training, employment opportunities, personal social and life skill training, child care programs, personal financial management, counseling and related social service assistance.


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FSS Eligibility Requirements
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  • FSS Participants must be the head of household or household memebers over the age of 18 enrolled MHA's Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Programs.
  • All potential FSS participants will receive information in the Public Housing, or Housing Choice Voucher briefing, annual, and interrum recertifications.
  • Prospective applicants may complete an application, view the orientation, and set up a meeting with an FSS staff to complete an assessment.
  • Applicants must be motivated to access community resourses to increaes their education, employment skills, seek out and take hold of opportunities for interpersonal development.

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FSS Activities & Supportive Services
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  • Complete an FSS Application & Assessment:
  • Sign a Contract of Participation: Participants will meet with the FSS staff to review and sign a 5-Year Contract.
  • Complete an Individual Training & Service Plan:  Participants will meet with the FSS staff to develop a plan to accomplish their goals.
  • Request & Receive Referrals:  The FSS staff will provide participants with referrals to programs and services offered by community agencies.
  • Participate in Educational and Work-Related Activities: All participants have access to community resources, and group activities that are held at various service agencies.
  • Open Escrow Account:  The FSS staff will explain the Mandatory Earned Income Disallowance, Total Tenant Payment & Rent to determine the amount of their monthly escrow account deposit.

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FSS Incentives to Encourage Participation
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  • FSS staff will establish an escrow account for FSS participants when eligible.
  • Opportunity to select services that will assist the participant in developing the necessary skills and securing the resources to become self-sufficient.
  • Opportunity to develop supportive relationships.
  • Opportunity to receive individualized assistance and encouragement.
  • Opportunity to save a portion of your rent money in escrow account!


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Forms & Documentation

New FSS Application and Self Assessment.docx
File Size: 58 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

FSS Brochure.pdf
File Size: 617 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

FSS Orientation
File Size: 637 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

FSS HUD Individual Training & Services Plan (ITSP)
File Size: 67 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

FSS Program Completion Forms (3 forms combined)
File Size: 48 kb
File Type: doc
Download File


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FSS Resources
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  • College of Marin
  • Conservation Corps of North Bay
  • Image for Success
  • Southern Marin Multidisciplinary Team
  • Center Point, Hellen Vine Recovery,
  • Marin City Community Development Coorporation
  • Tamalpais Adult School GED/HSD Classes
  • GED TEST REGISTRATION

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FSS Partners
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  • Marin Employment Connection​
  • Adopt A Family of Marin
  • CalWorks-Marin
  • Family Services Agency of Marin
  • Thriving Family Network


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4020 Civic Center Drive
San Rafael CA 94903

Phone: (415) 491-2525
Fax: (415) 472-2186
TDD: (800) 735-2929

Email: info@marinhousing.org

Marin Housing's office hours:
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


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