HUD SECTION 3 COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
What is Section 3?
Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 is HUD’s legislative directive for providing preference to low- and very low –income residents of the local community (regardless of race or gender), and the business that substantially employ these persons, for new employment, training, and contracting opportunities resulting from HUD funded projects.
Requirements
The requirements of Section 3 apply to recipients of HUD Community Planning and Development funding exceeding $200,000.
All projects and activities involving housing construction, demolition, rehabilitation or other public construction-i.e., roads,sewers, community centers etc. that are completed with covered funding, are subject to the requirements of Section 3.
Contractors or subcontractors that receive contracts in excess of $100,000 for Section 3 covered projects and activities are required to comply with the Section 3 regulations in the same manner as the direct recipient that provided funding to them.
LET CRA PROVIDE YOU WITH AN EFFECTIVE SECTION 3 PROGRAM.
Double-click the following links for PDF BROCHURES on Section 3 Compliance:
What is Section 3? — English 11-10-2010
What is Section 3? — Spanish 11-10-2010