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Community Service and Self-SufficiencyThe Community Service and Self-Sufficiency Requirement is mandated by Congress as a part of the Public Housing Reform Act of 1998. This law requires that low-income families in public housing contribute eight hours a month of community service or a self-sufficiency activity, or a combination of both, as a condition of receiving federal housing assistance. Every adult public housing resident, unless determined to be exempt, must fulfill this requirement. You are exempt if you are 62 years or older; blind or disabled, or a primary caretaker of such an individual; employed; participating in an economic self-sufficiency program (like the Job Connection); exempt from working under the State program funded under part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act or under any other Washington welfare program; or a member of a family receiving assistance, benefits or services under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act or under any other State welfare program, and in compliance with such a program. In addition to these exemptions, there are other exemptions that you may qualify for if you are in a job training program, taking care of young children at home, or meeting a number of other special conditions. At your next annual review with the Housing Authority, an SHA staff member will discuss the Community Service and Self-sufficiency Requirement with you. You will also receive the forms you need to keep track of your hours. In the time before your next annual rent review, you may want to become more familiar with the requirements and exemptions. Use the links below to learn more. More information about the Community
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