Promoting economic self-sufficiency and advancement through training, job placement and entrepreneurial opportunities
Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that requires recipients of certain HUD financial assistance (Public Housing Authorities) to help low-income residents gain the skills and jobs needed to become self-sufficient.
Certification signifies that you are eligible and will be afforded an opportunity to participate competitively in contracting opportunities. Certification does not guarantee business or contracts with Houston Housing Authority. Prospective Contractors may still bid on jobs without Section 3 Certification; however, by being certified your company is more competitively positioned.
The Housing Authority of Houston will certify you as a Section 3 Business upon receipt of a completed and notarized Section 3 Business Certification. In addition your firm must retain documentation of your Section 3 status in a project file for each HHA awarded project. The Houston Housing Authority considers this form adequate documentation of Section 3 status; however additional documentation verifying Section 3 compliance may be requested by the Authority at a later date.
List of HHA Section 3 Certified Vendors