Forms and Resources

Section 3 Policy

Forms (Fillable PDF)

  • Section 3 Plan
    • Required submission for all subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors on Section 3 projects to certify their commitment to Section 3 compliance and outline project workforce and subcontracting needs.
  • Section 3 Compliance Report
    • Required for all subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors on Section 3 projects to summarize progress and qualitative efforts to meet the Section 3 benchmarks.
  • Section 3 Worker - Employer Certification
    • For subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors working on Section 3 projects to certify their employees' Section 3 or Targeted Section 3 Status (to be submitted with Compliance Reports).
  • Section 3 Worker Self-Certification
    • For eligible individuals seeking to become Section 3 certified in order to receive preference in training and employment on Section 3 projects. 
  • Section 3 Business Certification
    • For qualified businesses seeking to become Section 3 certified in order to receive contracting preference on Section 3 projects. 

Additional Resources

  • HUD Income Limits
    • For 2022, the individual limit to qualify as low-income (80% AMI) in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area is $43,900.
  • Section 3 Opportunity Portal
    • Advertise or search online for Section 3 jobs, training, and contracting opportunities. 
  • Sample Notice of Job Opportunities
    • Post at the job site or in the project neighborhood, or hand out as flyers to prospective Section 3 workers.