How does Section 3 differ from the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise program?

Section 3 is both race and gender neutral. The preferences provided under this regulation are based on income-level and location only. Section 3 regulations were designed to encourage recipients of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to direct new employment, training, and contracting opportunities to particular residents and businesses, regardless of race and/or gender.

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1. What is Section 3?
2. Who are Section 3 residents?
3. What is a Section 3 business?
4. Who will award the economic opportunities?
5. How does a contractor locate Section 3 businesses or residents to work for them?
6. What are some examples of Section 3 opportunities?
7. How do I comply with Section 3 goals?
8. How does Section 3 differ from the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise program?
9. Who receives priority under Section 3?