Family Self Sufficiency and Home Ownership Program
Encourages and assists families to become self-sufficient. Participants are assigned a coordinator to help them set and reach goals related to becoming self-sufficient such as receiving more education, job training, help with childcare, a career, home ownership, and any other goals they may have. Offers a financial incentive to families through an escrow account (see Helpful Tips for more information).
Physical Address
436 West Washington Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Voice
Application process
Individuals need to contact the Resident Initiatives Coordinator and complete a pre-enrollment application for acceptance into the program. For the Home Ownership Program: A) Have a Section 8 Voucher. B) Be consistently employed for one year C) Complete Homeownership Education
Fee
Services free of charge
Eligibility
Open to all residents in Public Housing or those who hold a Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Voucher. Anyone who currently holds a Section 8 voucher through FCHA is eligible to apply for the Home Ownership Program, regardless of educational level, work experience, or current employment status.
Service area
Franklin, PA
Agency info
Franklin County Housing Authority
Offers low-income housing services.