FAQs Archive - Fargo Housing

Q: Does a family give up its housing assistance after the family completes their FSS contract?

No. Although the goal of the program is that families will no longer need housing assistance upon completion of the FSS program, some families that complete the program will still need assistance for housing. The law provides that a family may complete its FSS contract and receive its escrow while continuing to receive housing assistance.

Q: What requirements must a family meet to participate in the Moving Up - FSS program?

The FHA and the head of each participating family execute an FSS contract of participation that specifies the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The 5-year FSS contract specifies goals and services for each family. Family members must fulfill all requirements in order to obtain full benefits. The FSS contract requires that the family comply with the lease, that all family members become independent of public assistance, and that the head of the family seek and maintain suitable employment. Possible sanctions for noncompliance with the FSS contract are termination from the FSS program, forfeiture of the FSS escrow account, withholding or termination of supportive services, and termination of housing assistance.

Q: Who is eligible for the Moving Up - FSS program?

The Moving Up - FSS program is available to public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher program (formerly known as Section 8) participants.

Q: Is there a fee for not paying my rent on time?

Late fees are applied to rent balances on rent payments received on or after the 8th of each month. Please see the Residents page for more information.