Section 3 Requirements
Information for Contractors: Construction and Non-Construction
PHA is committed to providing quality housing and economic opportunities for our residents and the neighborhoods we serve.
One of the major vehicles for this is Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, which requires that most contracts that will be paid using HUD funds include commitments to provide low-income individuals with a springboard for economic empowerment through direct participation in construction and most other activities funded by HUD. Section 3 requirements apply to all contract awards from public housing authorities, other than contracts for materials and supplies.
HUD considers public housing authorities to be in compliance with Section 3 if they and their contractors and subcontractors (for contracts other than for materials and supplies) meet the following minimum numerical goals for Section 3 Labor Hours and Qualitative Efforts:
A. Section3 Worker and Targeted Section 3 Worker Labor Hours Requirements
- 25% or more of all labor hours worked by all workers employed with public housing financial assistance in PHA’s fiscal year must be completed by Section 3 workers (including Targeted Section 3 Workers).
- Of the above 25%, 5 % or more of all labor hours worked by all workers employed with financial assistance in PHA’s fiscal year must be Targeted Section 3 workers
- Section 3 Worker labor Hours / Total labor hours = 25% AND
- Targeted Section 3 labor hours / Total labor hours = 5%.
B. Qualitative Efforts
If vendors are unable to meet the Section 3 Safe Harbor Benchmarks identified above, PHA may consider a vendor’s Qualitative Efforts. A full list of Qualitative Efforts, including making a contribution to PHA’s Section 3 fund, can be in 24 CFR Part 75.
Section 3 Compliance Reporting System
Contractors and vendors that have contracts with PHA are required to file timely Section 3 compliance reports throughout the calendar year. To file a compliance report and access the system, please select the link below. A list of the information needed for the report can be found in documents below. If there are any questions, please contact the Section 3 Department at (215) 684-4234, [email protected].
Contractors / Vendors
Click here to submit your Section 3 Compliance Report
Section 3 Reporting “How To” Video
Click Here to watch the ‘how to’ videos on completing your Section 3 Compliance Report.
Note: Contractors must continue to submit Quarterly Section 3 Compliance Reports for all contracts awarded prior to 7/1/2021. For all contracts awarded after 7/1/2021, Contractors must submit their reports on a monthly basis.
To file a complaint please send complaints to [email protected].
Documents and Resources
Contact
Section 3 Compliance
Office of Audit and Compliance
2013 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
[email protected]
