Title
Resolution to Amend the Administrative Plan Regarding Chapter 19 Family Self-Sufficiency
Memorandum
AAHC staff recommend that the AAHC Board adopt an amendment to Chapter 19 of the Administrative Plan related to the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program in order to modify the definition of suitable employment and contract completion.
The current definition of suitable employment is full-time employment at the minimum wage. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour or $15,080/year. The current Michigan minimum wage is $9.25/hour or $19,240/year. This is insufficient income to be economically independent. AAHC staff are proposing that the new definition of sufficient employment match HUD's definition for graduating from the FSS program. HUD's definition includes a requirement that 30% of the families monthly adjusted income is equal or greater than the fair market rent amount for the unit size for which the family qualifies. HUD is essentially stating that when your income increases to an amount that you no longer need a rent subsidy, then your income is high enough to graduate.
Chapter 19. Family Self-Sufficiency
PART III: PROGRAM OPERATION
19-III. C. CONTRACT OF PARTICIPATION [24 CFR 984.303]
Current PHA Policy related to Employment Obligation
Head of family's obligation. The head of the FSS family shall be required under the contract of participation to seek and maintain suitable employment during the term of the contract and any extension thereof. Although other members of the FSS family may seek and maintain employment during the term of the contract, only the head of the FSS family is required to seek and maintain suitable employment.
? Seek employment. The obligation to seek employment means that the head of the FSS family has applied for employment, attended job interviews, and has otherwise followed through on employment opportunities.
? Determination of suitable employment. A determination of suitable employment shall be made by th...
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