Bringing Section 3 to Life

摘要

THE SECTION 3 provision of the Housing and Urban Development Act helps low-income people and businesses participate in HUD-funded construction. Sounds like a good idea: build skills and self-sufficiency while helping to build housing. The rules are simple, and there shouldn't be a fear factor; HUD just asks us to try 'to the greatest extent feasible.' Yet many local housing authorities (LHAs) are frustrated by their lack of progress in implementing Section 3. Let's look at the obstacles—and then talk about how we can do better. Much better.