Courtesy of hud.gov

Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that helps foster local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency.  The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent feasible, provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low- or very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods.

Who are Section 3 Residents?

• Public housing residents or
• Persons who live in the area where a HUD-assisted project is located and who have a household income that falls below HUD's income limits.

FAMILY SIZE INCOME
1 - $37,350
2 - $42,700
3 - $48,050
4 - $53,350
5 - $57,650
6 - $61,900
7 - $66,200
8 - $70,450

Guidelines as of 05-20-2010

If you are a resident who wishes to apply for Section 3 preference, click HERE.

Learn more about Section 3 here.

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