Section 3
Section 3 is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirement. Section 3 gives low-income residents preference for new employment, training, and contracting opportunities. Section 3 also gives contracting preferences to local businesses that employ low-income residents.
Section 3 is activated when construction and rehabilitation projects create the need for new employment, contracting, or training opportunities. Recipients or contractors are not required to hire Section 3 residents or award contracts to Section 3 businesses other than what is needed to complete a covered project. If a covered project does not result in new employment, contracting, or training opportunities, the requirement of Section 3 is not activated. Nevertheless, the recipient and its contractors are required to submit Section 3 report information.
As a condition of receiving HUD housing and community development program funds, recipients must certify they will comply with the requirements of Section 3.
Section 3 Handbook
This document describes Section 3 requirements, guidelines, and policies. It describes what the City of Grand Rapids and those who contract with the City need to do to follow Section 3.
Section 3 Worker Certification
Would you like to self-certify as a Section 3 Worker? Click below for the Section 3 Worker Certification form.
Section 3 Worker Certification
Section 3 status is based on your individual income, not the total income of your household. The certification form also allows you to document your residency which can be used to qualify as a Targeted Section 3 Worker.
Section 3 Business Certification
Are you a business seeking Section 3 preference? Fill out our form below.
This is a self-certification, and Section 3 businesses are responsible for maintaining their Section 3 status and complying with all related HUD regulations. Certifications for Section 3 preference must be submitted to the Community Development Department before submitting bids for review.
Section 3 Plan
You also need to fill out a "Section 3 Plan" form. It certifies you are committed to complying with the Section 3 act, Section 3 regulations, and the City of Grand Rapids Section 3 Guidelines.
Section 3 Business List
For a list of the Section 3 businesses that have submitted certification to the City of Grand Rapids, click below.
Contact Community Development
Phone
616-456-3677
Fax
616-456-4619
Location
Grand Rapids City Hall
300 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 460
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
