Section 3 is a HUD regulation which states that any entity that receives section 3 covered funding must be section 3 compliant. Section 3 compliance is achieved by providing education, training, and/or employment opportunities to Section 3 person(s).
A Section 3 person is an income-eligible (low or very low-income) individual who resides in the service area of the housing authority, is a public housing resident, housing choice voucher resident, or youth build participant.
Section 3 Income Limits |
Family Size |
Household Income |
1 Person |
$39,000 |
2 Persons |
$44,600 |
3 Persons |
$50,150 |
4 Persons |
$55,700 |
5 Persons |
$60,200 |
6 Persons |
$64,650 |
7 Persons |
$69,100 |
8 Persons |
$73,550 |