Section 3 Program: How to Gain an Advantage over the Competition
As part of our mission, the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) seeks to provide economic
opportunities for low-income residents. This is consistent with Section 3 of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 as amended (24 CFR Part 135.)
Purpose:
The purpose for the Section 3 Program is to ensure that employment, training and contracting
opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance shall, to the greatest extent feasible, and
consistent with existing Federal, State and local laws and regulations, be directed to low- and very lowincome individuals, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to
Business Concerns who provide employment, training and contracting opportunities to low- and very
low-income persons.
SAHA invites your business to get certified as a Section 3 Business Concern, for the opportunity to
receive a bidding preference.
Section 3 Preference:
Preferences are available to bidders who qualify as Section 3 Business Concern. Section 3 Business
Concerns who respond to a bid are eligible to receive additional points on their evaluation score.
How to qualify as a Section 3 Business Concern: (Your business must meet one of the following)
1. 51% of the company is owned by a public housing resident, or an individual who is at or below
80% of the federal low income household limit
2. 30% of its regular full time employees are at or below 80% of the federal low income household
limit, or three years within the first date of employment with the business the employee was a
public housing resident or at or below 80% of the federal low income household limit
3. Subcontracts 25% or more of the contract value to a Section 3 qualified Business Concern
Businesses seeking this certification must complete and submit the attached Section 3 Business Concern
application along with the required documentation.
Questions shall be directed to Section 3 Coordinator:
210.477.6550
[email protected]
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San Antonio Housing Authority
Procurement
Department
Certification for Section 3
Business
CONTACT INFORMATION
First Name:
Last:
M.I:
Suffix:
Title:
Name of Business or DBA:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Primary Phone:
ZIP:
E-mail Address:
TYPE OF BUSINESS
☐ Corporation
☐ Sole Proprietorship
☐ Partnership
☐ Joint Venture
Number of Employees:
List the types of services your business provides: (Electrical, Janitorial, Security etc.)
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
List the businesses’ occupational licenses or certifications:
HUD GUIDELINES
Businesses may become Section 3 Certified if they meet at least one (1) of the following HUD guidelines
(Select any that apply)
☐ 51% or more of the business is owned by a certified Section 3 resident
☐ 30% or more of the business permanent full-time employees are low-income, Section 3 certified residents or within three
years of the date of first employment with the business
☐ 25% or more of the total dollar award is subcontracted to certified Section 3 businesses
San Antonio Housing Authority
Certification for Section 3
Business
Procurement
Department
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Please provide the required documentation to proceed with the Section 3 Business certification.
For Business claiming status as a 51% owned by a certified Section 3 resident-owned enterprise: (Provide the following)
☐ Section 3 Individual Verification Form -S3-6003b or,
☐ Copy of public assistance resident lease or,
☐ Copy of evidence of participation in a public assistance program
AND
☐ Business Documentation
For business claiming at least 30 percent of their workforce are currently Section 3 residents or were Section 3 eligible
residents within three (3) years of date of first employment with the business: (Provide the following)
☐ List of all current full-time employees and,
☐ List of employees claiming Section 3 status and the Section 3 Individual Verification Form -S3-6003b
AND
☐ Business Documentation
For business claiming status by subcontracting 25 percent of the dollar awarded to qualified Section 3 business:
☐ List of subcontracted Section 3 business(es) and subcontract amount and,
☐ Letter/statement from subcontracted Section 3 business(es) verifying agreement
AND
☐ Business Documentation
DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE
☐ By checking this box, I swear or affirm that the information on this form is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, correct,
and complete.
I understand that this information will be used to determine my eligibility to participate in the Section 3 Certification program.
I hereby authorize San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) to display my contact information, type of business and licenses and
certification information in a database that contractors and community partners will have access to view.
My signature or printed name below signifies that I understand and authorize San Antonio Housing Authority and U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials to verify all the information I provide regarding Section 3 Certification.
Signature
Date
Please complete the forms and Print
Drop form off at: 818 S. Flores St. San Antonio TX, 78204 or,
E-mail form to: [email protected] or,
Fax form to: (210) 477-6333
SECTION 3 INDIVIDUAL
VIDUAL VERIFICATION FORM
Name: ________________________________________________
Legal Address: _________________________________________
City: ______________________State: ____________Zip: ________
Phone: ____________________ or fax: ______________________
Contractor: _______________________________
Position: _________________________________
(All new hires are required to complete and sign this form).
The Section 3 Program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extend
feasible provide employment, training or education opportunities for low- and very-low income in
connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______ Option 1: I choose not to disclose this information
OR
_______ Option 2: I choose to disclose the following information to verify I am a Section 3
Individual. (Complete questions below)
1. Are you a resident of public housing or Section 8? (Check One) _____ Yes_____ No
2. The number of persons in my household is _______.
3. From the chart below, locate the number of persons in your household and enter the
dollar amount from that box here ____________.
# of persons in Household
80% Area Median Income
(FY 2013 Income Limits)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
$34,350 $39,250 $44,150 $49,050 $53,000 $56,900 $60,850 $64,750
Section 3 Verification Eligibility Test
_____ Yes _____ No My legal address is within Bexar County, TX.
_____ Yes _____ No My household income last year was equal to or
less than the amount listed on Line 3.
If the answers to both questions are YES, you are a Section 3 individual.
By signing, I authorize my employer to release relevant information to the San Antonio Housing Authority
(SAHA) for contract compliance purposes. I further affirm that the information on this form is to the best of
my knowledge and belief true, correct, and complete.
Signature_______________________________
DATE: _____________
S3-6003b