Bristol Housing Authority

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Home Ownership Participant Program

Through the Homeownership Program, the Bristol Housing Authority will provide Section 8 participants with homeownership counseling and subsidy to promote the purchase of a first-time home.

The Homeownership Program allows first-time homebuyers to use the voucher to meet monthly homeownership expenses rather than to pay rent. Section 8 Program participants or applicants who have been issued a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher may utilize subsidy to purchase rather than rent a home, subject to the requirements outlined in this policy. The Homeownership Program does not provide homeownership assistance on properties where any family member holds an existing mortgage or ownership interest.

Family Self Sufficiency Program

The Bristol Housing Authority Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program supports the philosophy that the key to financial self-sufficiency for low-income families is by identifying and removing barriers presently keeping the family dependent on public assistance. The FSS Program helps Section 8 participants to achieve independence on a variety of levels, and is a significant instrument in meeting the Congressional welfare reform goals. The action plan is included for informational assistance, and to answer questions you may have regarding the FSS Program. FSS Action Plan

If you are a Section 8 participant and would like additional information, please call the main office at (860) 582-6313.