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Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)/Women's Business Enterprise (WBE)

  • AHA encourages MBE/WBE involvement in all contracting activities.  Certified HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) entities are considered a MBE/WBE and will be recognized as such. 
  • MBE/WBE entities are not awarded special consideration for contracting but will be reported to HUD to ensure AHA's commitment to the use of these businesses.

Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968

 A policy for providing preference to low- and very low-income residents of the community and the businesses that employ these persons.

**Section 3 does not take gender or race into consideration, only income levels of employees**

  • HUD considers Public Housing Authorities to be in compliance with Section 3 if they meet the minimum numerical goals:
    • 25% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers in a PHA's fiscal year are Section 3 workers; and
    • 5% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers in a PHA's fiscal year are Targeted Section 3 workers
  • Construction contractors who will hire new employees, if awarded a contract, MUST include a Section 3 Plan in the bid.
  • To apply online, please visit: USContractorRegistration.com
  • Section 3 FAQs have been provided to address commonly asked questions concerning the policy.
  • Section 3 Employee Income Limits