24 C.F.R. § 887.105
§ 887.105 Basic requirements of FSS programs. (24 CFR Part 887)
Operative Text
(a) An FSS program that is voluntarily established under this part by an owner must comply with the following requirements: (1) Shall be operated in conformity with the regulations of this part and other Section 8 regulations, codified in 24 CFR parts 5, 402, 880, 881, 883, and 884, respectively, and with FSS program objectives, as described in § 984.102 of this title; (2) Shall coordinate supportive services as defined in § 984.103 of this title; (3) Shall have an Action Plan approved by HUD, as described in § 984.201 of this title, before operating an FSS program; (4) When a Program Coordinating Committee (PCC), as described in § 984.202 of this title, is available, owners shall work with that PCC or shall create their own PCC, either by themselves, or in conjunction with other owners; (5) Shall comply with the family selection procedures in § 984.203 of this title; (6) May make available and utilize onsite facilities, as described in § 984.204 of this title; (7) Shall comply with the FSS funds provision, as described in § 984.302(c) of this title; (8) Shall enter into Contracts of Participation with eligible families, as described in § 984.303 of this title; (9) Shall establish and manage FSS escrow accounts as described in § 984.305 of this title; (10) Shall report information to HUD as described in § 984.401 of this title; and (11) Shall be operated in compliance with applicable nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements including, but not limited to, those set forth in 24 CFR part 5. (b) An owner may employ appropriate staff, including an FSS Program Coordinator, to administer its FSS program, and may contract with an appropriate organization to establish and administer parts of the FSS program.
Under 24 CFR Part 887 § 887.105, when a private Section 8 property owner voluntarily creates a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, that program must meet a defined set of federal standards. These include obtaining HUD approval of an Action Plan before launch, coordinating supportive services, entering into Contracts of Participation with eligible families, and maintaining FSS escrow accounts, among other requirements. The rule also permits owners to hire staff or contract with outside organizations to help run the program, and mandates compliance with all applicable nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners who choose to establish an FSS program under 24 CFR Part 887 § 887.105 generally secure HUD approval of a written Action Plan before the program begins operating. Compliant operators coordinate supportive services, work with or form a Program Coordinating Committee, follow prescribed family selection procedures, execute Contracts of Participation, and properly manage FSS escrow accounts. Owners also submit required reports to HUD and may hire an FSS Program Coordinator or engage a qualified outside organization to handle administrative functions, while ensuring all program activities align with nondiscrimination obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 887 § 887.105, families who participate in a voluntarily established owner FSS program are entitled to a formal Contract of Participation and the establishment of an FSS escrow account on their behalf, among other protections. The program must also be run in accordance with nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements, meaning families cannot be excluded or treated differently on protected grounds. Tenants who believe a program is not being operated in conformity with § 887.105 may consider contacting HUD directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting a housing attorney to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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