Section 3
The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent possible, provide training, employment, contracting and other economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons.
Information for Section 3
Questions?
Contact a Section 3 representative for assistance:
or call our hotline
Information for Workers
A Section 3 Worker is any individual who currently fits, or when hired within the past five (5) years fits, at least one of the following categories:
- The worker’s income for the previous or current calendar year is below HUD income limits (Español) ; or
- The worker is employed by a Section 3 Business Concern; or
- The worker is a YouthBuild participant.
For more details, please refer to the Section 3 Worker Application Checklist and FAQs (Español ). For questions, call 832-394-6257 or email HCDSection3@houstontx.gov
Information for Businesses
Businesses can apply for Section 3 certification if they are:
- 51% owned and controlled by low-income person(s); or
- 75% of business labor hours are performed by low-income persons; or
- 51% owned and controlled by current public housing residents or residents who currently live in Section 8 assisted housing
If you are interested in receiving Section 3 Certification for your business, get started in the Section 3 Management System . In addition to the main application, you will need to provide documentation about your business. You can find a full list of required documents on the Business Concerns Application Checklist (Español ).
HCD Policies & Required Forms
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Additional Resources
Section 3 Brochure
