Section 3
What is Section 3?
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, AMHA seeks to link public 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. AMHA seeks to identify contracting and purchasing opportunities, and when there is a need for a new hire on these projects funded by HUD, AMHA 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 AMHA’s HUD-funded projects and programs.
Currently in an Assisted Housing program
Be a current Public Housing resident, Housing Choice Voucher participant, a HUD Youth Build Program participant, or a participant in another federally assisted program.
OR
Meet low-income requirements
Live in the Akron Metropolitan Area AND certify that your household meets the Summit 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 submit 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: Zachary.Stover@akronhousing.gov. Section 3 resident contacts will be made by email only.
Respond quickly to any employment or training opportunities that you receive.
Section 3 Businesses
To qualify as a Section 3 Business, and therefore may 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.
Register with the HUD Section 3 Business Registry
Register at HUD.Gov
Register with AMHA
Register and submitting the Section 3 Registration Form.
Keep your business and contact information up to date.
Send changes to: Zachary Stover Zachary.Stover@akronhousing.gov or Michael Gerzeny at Michael.Gerzeny@akronhousing.gov
Section 3 business contacts will be made by email only.
