The purpose of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) (Section 3) is to foster local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. As part of Section 3, MCHA seeks to link affordable housing residents, Housing Choice Voucher participants, and other low-income individuals to employment, training and contract opportunities in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods. MCHA seeks to identify contracting and purchasing opportunities, and when there is a need for a new hire on these projects funded by HUD, MCHA and its contractors or subcontractors will make every effort to hire low-income residents to the greatest extent feasible.
Section 3 Residents
To qualify as a Section 3 resident and receive information on these employment and training opportunities, you must meet one of the following standards below.
Section 3 residents may receive preferences for new hiring opportunities and for training opportunities related to MCHA’s HUD-funded projects and programs.
- Be a current MCHA resident, Housing Choice Voucher participant, or a participant of another federally-assisted program OR
- Live in Mercer County AND certify that your household meets the Mercer County low-income or very low-income limits established annually by HUD.
For jobs related to construction projects, preference is given to residents of the property or neighborhood where the project is located.
To become a registered Section 3 resident:
- Download and email in the Section 3 Registration Form.
- Complete a separate form for each person who wants to be registered as a Section 3 resident.
- Keep your email address up to date. Send changes to: kchuzie@mchousing.net. Section 3 resident contacts will be made by email only.
- Respond quickly to any employment or training opportunities that you receive.
Resident Preference Claim Form
Section 3 Businesses
To qualify as a Section 3 Business, and therefore receive preference for an award of a Section 3 contract, your business must have: qualified Section 3 residents who own 51% or more of the business; whose permanent full-time employees include at least 30% Section 3 residents; or provides evidence of a commitment to subcontract in excess of 25% of the dollar award of all subcontracts to be awarded to business concerns that meet the qualifications of Section 3 covered assistance.
To register your Section 3 business:
- Register with the HUD Section 3 Business Registry by going to www.hud.gov.
- Register with MCHA by downloading and emailing the Section 3 Registration Form.
- Keep your business and contact information up to date. Send changes to: k.chuzie@mchousing.net.
- Section 3 business contacts will be made by email only.
