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Housing authority outlines $80,000 HUD Family Self‑Sufficiency grant funding coordinator position
Summary
Cochise County housing authority staff said an $80,000 HUD grant will fund salary and EREs for a Family Self‑Sufficiency (FSS) coordinator and associated small staffing costs; staff will provide veteran‑specific breakout figures at the board’s request.
The board heard from housing authority staff about an $80,000 Family Self‑Sufficiency grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Staff said the grant pays salary and employee‑related expenses for the FSS coordinator who works with participants in voucher programs to increase household income and reduce reliance on housing subsidies.
The housing authority representative (Ms. Baca) explained the FSS coordinator works with participants — including referrals from HUD VASH (veterans) and Emergency Housing Voucher programs — to develop individualized plans, typically up to five years, aimed at achieving self‑sufficiency. The grant was described as funding one full‑time coordinator, with a small allowable portion of supervisory salaries counted as allowable costs.
Board requests and follow‑up: A supervisor asked for a veteran‑specific breakdown of participation and outcomes; staff agreed to supply more detailed veteran breakout numbers for the March 11 regular meeting. No formal action was taken during the work session.
