Section 3 Program

Section 3 Goals

The goal of Section 3 is to serve section 3 eligible residents, Section 3 Businesses by providing the resources and tools needed for economic development and individual economic independence. The team also assist ECC vendors in compliance with ECC Section 3 goals. ECC aims to streamline employment opportunities for residence and low-income individuals in build capacity for resident-owned businesses to develop and thrive.

Section 3 Program Resources

Section 3 Worker Income Eligibility Guidelines PDF
Doing business with ECC for residents
Doing business with ECC for contractors
Section 3 FAQs
How to become certified as a MWDBE business in CT

What is a Section 3 Business

HUD has recently changed the definition of a Section 3 Business:

• At least 51% owned by a ECC resident(s) or HCV participant(s)
• At least 51% owned by a low-income person(s)
• A business where low-income persons make up a minimum of 75% of the labor hours

What is a Section 3 Worker and a Targeted Section 3 Worker

HUD defines a Section 3 Worker as: Any worker who currently fits or when hired within the past five years fit at least one of the following:

• The worker’s income for the previous or annualized year is below the income limit established by HUD.
• The worker is employed by a Section 3 Business Concern
• The worker is a YouthBuild participant

HUD defines a Targeted Section 3 Worker as:

• A worker employed by a Section 3 Business Concern
OR
• A worker who currently fits or when hired fit at least one of the following categories within the past five years:
• A resident of public housing or HCV:
• A resident of other public housing projects or Section 8 assisted housing managed by the PHA providing assistance
• A YouthBuild worker

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