Programs & Services
MSHDA Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The MSDHA Family Self-Sufficiency Program is administered through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA) Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program. Families living in assisted housing are often subject to a many personal and financial troubles and have a limited ability to change their status. Many families want out of this situation, but are faced with many barriers.
Through the F.S.S. Program, MSHDA provides housing assistance, an interest-bearing escrow account, and the general coordination of the FSS program. Program participants pay a portion of the housing costs relative to their income and MSHDA subsidizes the balance. When the family's income increases, the family pays more money monthly for rent. Under the FSS program, as the tenant pays more for rent, MSHDA makes a monthly deposit into their account based on the amount their rent changes due to change in their earned income. At the successful completion of the contract, the head of household receives escrow monies. Escrow funds can be used towards a down payment towards a home, educational expenses, or to pay off debt.
For more information contact:
Wayne-Metro C.A.A. Main Service Office
Amy Cadarette, FSS Resource Coordinator
3715 W. Jefferson
Ecorse, MI 48229
313-843-2550