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 |
$37,150 |
2 Persons |
$42,450 |
3 Persons |
$47,750 |
4 Persons |
$53,050 |
5 Persons |
$57,300 |
6 Persons |
$61,550 |
7 Persons |
$65,800 |
8 Persons |
$70,050 |