1-Section 3 Insert 6-2024.pdf

OPPORTUNITY HOME SAN ANTONIO

SECTION 3 PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE GUIDE

BACKGROUND

Formerly known as the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA), Opportunity Home San Antonio adopted a formal Section 3 program, policy, and procedures on June 2, 2011 (Resolution 5164) to provide the framework for its compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 which applies to all employment and economic projects funded in whole or in part by HUD. The

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the final rule implementing the

“Section 3” statute. Section 3 requires that recipients of certain HUD funds make economic opportunities available for low- and very low-income individuals, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, living in the areas where HUD funds are spent. The final rule was adopted on November 30, 2020, and it’s designed to improve a focus on economic opportunity outcomes while simultaneously reducing the regulatory burden on those entities that receive those funds. The New Section 3 Rule goes into effect on July 1, 2021.

Therefore, all prime contractors participating in a HUD-assisted project shall comply with all applicable sections of the Opportunity Home Section 3 Program.

The objective of the Opportunity Home Section 3 Program is to ensure to the greatest extent feasible that employment and other economic-related opportunities are directed to low- and very-low-income individuals and businesses owned by such individuals.

SECTION 3 GUIDANCE

1. The Opportunity Home Section 3 Program has incorporated the Housing of Urban Development’s

Section 3 New Rule guidelines; and is hereby referenced as part of this Interim Section 3

Guidance. Notice is hereby given that it is the responsibility of the bidder/proposer or contractor to ensure understanding and compliance with all applicable sections of the Section 3 Program.

Bidders/proposers and/or prime contractors are directed to the Opportunity Home website for more information on the Section 3 Program.

2. The Section 3 Program requirements apply to all HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3 and are therefore applicable to Opportunity Home bidders/proposers and recipients of contracts and subcontracts.

3. In order to achieve the Section 3 Program objectives, numerical goals for training/employment and subcontracting opportunities for Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers and Business

Concerns have been established. The Section 3 goals (below) apply to the entire Section 3 covered project and represent minimum numerical total labor hour goals set forth in the Section 3

Program. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, a contractor that meets the minimum benchmark Section 3 and Targeted Section 3 hiring goals, will be considered to have complied with the Section 3 Program requirements. Opportunity Home reserves the right to assess project-specific goals as may be deemed appropriate by the Opportunity Home representatives.

Contractors are advised to read each solicitation carefully to determine the applicable goals for compliance.

Employment: Twenty-five percent (25%) of or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers in the recipient’s fiscal year are Section 3 Workers and Five percent (5%) or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers in recipient’s fiscal year are Targeted

Section 3 Workers

Contracting: Subcontract ten percent (10%) of the total value of a construction contract with

Section 3 Business Concerns.

Professional Services: Subcontract three percent (3%) with Section 3 Business Concerns on non construction contracts (professional services).

4. In order to ensure the greatest impact on employment, contracting, and economic opportunities, Opportunity Home contractors and subcontractors shall direct their efforts to Section 3 and or

Targeted Section 3 individuals and Business Concerns on a “preference” tiered basis as follows:

Training/Employment

A). Training/Employment Opportunities for a Section 3 worker

Is any worker who either currently fits or when hired within the past 5 years fit at least one of the following categories, as documented:

● The worker’s income for the previous or annualized calendar year is below the income limit established by HUD; or

● The worker is employed by a Section 3 business concern; or

● The worker is a YouthBuild participant

B). Helping provide training and or employment opportunities for A Targeted Section 3

Worker for public housing (includes operating and capital funds) Is defined 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, as documented within the past five years:

- A resident of public housing or Section 8- assisted housing;

or

- A resident of other public housing projects or

- .A Section 8-assisted housing managed by the PHA that is providing the assistance;

or

- A YouthBuild participant

Contracting Opportunities- For Section 3 Business Concerns:

o At least 51% of the business is owned and controlled by low or very low-income individuals.

Note: Professional Services contracts requiring an advanced degree or professional licensing are exempt from Section 3. This exclusion does not cover all non-construction services.

o Over 75% of the labor hours performed for the business over the prior three-month period are performed by Section 3 Workers (must be within that time frame, to help businesses determine whether or not they meet the criteria).

o A business is at least 51% owned and controlled by current public housing residents or residents who currently live in Section 8 Housing.

5. Bidders/proposers must either achieve the Section 3 Program employment and subcontracting goals identified above (under number 3) or demonstrate acceptable good faith efforts to achieve the numerical goals in the proposal/bid. Opportunity Home representatives shall review and deem acceptable, in their sole determination, a bidder or proposer’s good faith efforts prior to the award of the contract.

6. To ensure that the Opportunity Home Section 3 Program benefits individuals and businesses that are eligible Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers and Business Concerns; all Section 3 resident and Business Concerns must be deemed eligible through documentation of a “Section 3 and Targeted Section 3 Eligibility Form” for each eligible individual or business. Notice is hereby given that it is the responsibility of the prime contractor to ensure that all participating and eligible Section 3 and/or Targeted Section 3 Workers and/or Business Concerns (vendors, suppliers, or subcontractors) submit the necessary information for proper Opportunity Home status review and credit.

7. All Opportunity Home prime contractors must submit a Section 3 program compliance report on a monthly basis in the form and content requested by Opportunity Home staff. This report shall document currently hired within the past five years Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers, and new Section 3 hires along with any new Targeted Section 3 hires. This will also be for reporting on Business Concern training, employment, and subcontracting monthly performance against goals and opportunities.

8. Failure or refusal by a Opportunity Home bidder/proposer or contractor to satisfy or comply with the Section 3 Program New Rule reporting requirements, either during the bid/proposal process or during the term of the Opportunity Home agreement, shall constitute a material breach of contract whereupon the contract, at the option of Opportunity Home, may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part; and, the contractor debarred from further contracts with Opportunity Home as a non-responsible contractor. Opportunity Home may at its discretion also declare bids/proposals not complying with the Section 3 Program requirements in whole or in part nonresponsive and eliminate them from consideration of a contract award.

INTERIM PRIME CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prime contractors participating in Opportunity Home Section 3 HUD-assisted projects are specifically required to address and satisfy the Section 3 Program requirements described below prior to the award of the contract. The Section 3 New Rule Program requirements shall be applicable throughout the duration of the contract and to any amendment and renewal.

1. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, a prime contractor that meets the Section 3 Program minimum benchmark labor hour numerical goals set forth in the solicitation, will be considered to have complied with the Section 3 Program requirements. A prime contractor who meets this goal must submit with the bid/proposal a “Section 3 Program Utilization Plan” (Attached) by simply completing Sections A and B which present the project and contractor information and goal commitment information respectively.

2. In evaluating compliance, a prime contractor that has not met the minimum benchmark of labor hour numerical goals set forth in the solicitation; will then have the burden of fully demonstrating its efforts to achieve the Section 3 goals through the submittal and approval of a “Section 3

Program Utilization Plan” (Attached) to include completion of Sections A. B and C which must be included with the bid/proposal. Opportunity Home representatives shall review and determine in their sole discretion whether a bidder or proposer’s (contractor) good faith effort compliance plan achieves the Section 3 Program New Rule regulations, goals, and objectives. A responsive good faith effort compliance plan shall address all questions in Sections A, B, and C and describe the concrete efforts that were taken, including any qualitative efforts. These measures will be taken to reach numerical goals in hiring/employment, training, and contracting. The final agreed-upon plan shall become part of the Opportunity Home contract.

3. Opportunity Home reserves the right to disregard bids/proposals as non-responsive bids and proposals which fail to demonstrate a good faith effort towards compliance with the Section 3

Program requirements.

4. As required under the Section 3 Program’s contractual clause, prime contractors specifically agree to include the Section 3 Clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24

CFR Part 75 and agree to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in the Section 3 Clause, upon a finding that a subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 75. A prime contractor shall not subcontract with any subcontractor where the bidder/proposer has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of any regulations in 24 CFR Part 75.

5. Prime contractors shall submit a properly completed and executed “Section 3 and Targeted Section

3 Worker Eligibility Form” for all participating Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers and/or Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Business Concerns (Attached). It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to ensure that eligible Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers and Business

Concerns submit all necessary information for Opportunity Home review and credit, to include an eligible Section 3 prime contractor, if applicable.

6. Prime contractors submitting a Section 3 Program based upon employment, YouthBuild participants, or ownership interest shall submit a properly completed and executed Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Worker Eligibility Forms for all employees and owners who qualify and provide any supporting documentation that may subsequently be required by Opportunity Home.

Prime contractors and subcontractors must employ any Section 3 and or Targeted Workers for not less than one month prior to the submittal of the bid/proposal in order for the prime contractor to receive credit for employing a Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Worker.

7. Notwithstanding the fact that a prime contractor may have the capability to complete a total project with its own workforce and without the use of subcontractors, all Opportunity Home prime contractors on a HUD-assisted project shall be required to achieve the Section 3 Program

New Rule benchmark numerical goals and or demonstrate a good faith effort to achieve those goals within the industry. Should the need arise to hire or subcontract during the term of a contract, the hiring and/or subcontracting goals shall still be applicable and the training component remains in force.

8. All changes to the original list of subcontractors submitted with the bid or proposal shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with Opportunity Home’s procedures when adding, changing, or deleting subcontractors/sub-consultants. Prime contractors are required to make a good faith effort to replace any Section 3 Business Concern with another eligible Section

3/Targeted Section 3 Business Concern. Opportunity Home may deny such requests when it finds that a prime contractor fails to provide acceptable justification or when the effect of such change would dilute a preference received on a HUD-assisted contract.

9. All prime contractors participating in a HUD-assisted project shall submit a Section 3

Performance Report no later than the third business day of the following month detailing Section

3 and Targeted Section 3 Worker employment and contracting activity not only for themselves but also all subcontractors on the project. The report is to also detail training and other economic opportunity activities by the prime contractor and subcontractors.

What are the minimum New Section 3 Rule Benchmarks that need to be met to be in compliance with HUD and your contract with the Opportunity Home San Antonio?

For Public Housing Opportunity Home Contracts:

The benchmark for Section 3 workers is set at 25% or more of the total number of labor hours worked.

For Targeted Section 3 Workers, the benchmark is 5% or more of the total number of labor hours worked.

For Housing and Community Development Opportunity Home Contracts:

The benchmark is set at 25% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a

Section 3 Project. The benchmark for Targeted Section 3 Workers is set at 5% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a Section 3 project. (“This means that the 5 percent is included as part of the 25% threshold”).

How do the Labor Hours need to be calculated for Section 3 hires, and Targeted Section 3 hires? Ac cording to HUD’s Provision: Section 3 benchmarks will consist of the following two ratios:

(i) The number of labor hours worked by Section 3 workers divided by the total number of labor hours worked by all workers funded by public housing financial assistance in the PHA's or other recipient's fiscal year.

(ii) The number of labor hours worked by Targeted Section 3 workers, as defined in § 75.11(a), divided by the total number of labor hours worked by all workers funded by public housing financial assistance in the PHA's or other recipient's fiscal year.

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SECTION 3 PROGRAM UTILIZATION PLAN

Please read these instructions carefully before completing the required Section 3 Utilization Plan document. These instructions are designed to assist bidders/proposers in document Section 3 Program compliance or present a detailed explanation why despite their efforts - to the greatest extent feasible - the minimum numerical goals were not met. These numerical goals are minimum targets that must be reached in order for Opportunity Home to consider a compliance.

Questions regarding completion of the Section 3 Utilization Plan document should be directed to: Assistant Director of Procurement, at 210 -477 -6703 or section3@homesa.org.

A. Bidders/proposers are required to make sincere efforts to achieve the Section 3 Program numerical goals as specified in solicitation documents. A bidders/proposers approved Section 3 Utilization Plan will be monitored throughout the duration of the Opportunity Home contractual term.

B. The contractor shall submit a Section 3 Utilization Plan at the time of bid/proposal submission in order to be considered responsive.

C. This Section 3 Utilization Plan is subject to Opportunity Home’s review and approval. Opportunity Home may at its sole discretion approve or disapprove the plan. Opportunity Home’s determination is administratively appealable to the CEO and to the Board of Commissioners pursuant to Opportunity Home's Section 3 Program, Policy & Procedures.

D. All bidders/proposers are to complete the following:

Section A, Bidder/Proposer Information

Section B, Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Goals and Contractor Commitment, Section C, Section 3/ Targeted Section 3 Contractor Questionnaire

Section D, Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Good Faith Efforts

Section E, Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Compliance Certification, ATTACHMENT A Assigned Project Workforce

ATTACHMENT B Subcontractor and Supplier’s listing

Optional:

Certification for Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Business Concerns

Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Worker Individual Verification Form (S3-6003b)

E. Opportunity Home requires all Section 3 residents and/or Business Concerns to certify or submit evidence to

Opportunity Home, contractor, or subcontractor, that the person or business is Section 3 eligible.

Opportunity Home has developed a Certification Process for this purpose. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to submit these forms to Opportunity Home.

INSTRUCTION SHEET

mailto:section3@homesa.org

SECTION 3 PROGRAM UTILIZATION PLAN

Project Title:

Name of Firm:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Contact Person: Telephone:

Email:

Is your firm a “Section 3 Business Concern”: Yes No If “Yes”; complete the Certification for Section 3 Business Form and attach the Required Documentation.

Employment Goal (The New Rule eliminates the 30% new hire numerical goal and replaces it with labor hours)

New Rule labor hour benchmarks:

● 25% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers are Section 3 Workers

● and 5% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers are Targeted Section 3 Workers

Complete Attachment A which identifies the bidder/proposer’s employee positions required for the execution of this project.

NOTE: Opportunity Home will only credit employment participation with documentation acceptable to Opportunity Home certifying their (Section 3, or Targeted Section 3 Worker) status. A prime contractor may satisfy the New Section 3 Rule Employment Goal requirements through the hiring of Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers through his/her subcontractors. It is important to adhere to the new Section 3 Rule regulation benchmarks as stated above, for contractual compliance.

Contractual Opportunity Goal

● Subcontract at least ten percent (10%) of the total dollar amount of all Section 3 covered contracts with Section 3/Targeted Section 3 eligible Business Concerns for maintenance, repair, modernization, or development of public or Indian housing, or for work arising in connection with housing rehabilitation, housing construction, and other public construction; and

● At least three percent (3%) of the total dollar amount of all other Section 3 covered contracts with Section 3/Targeted Section 3 eligible Business Concerns.

SECTION A – BIDDER/PROPOSER INFORMATION

SECTION B – SECTION 3 GOALS AND CONTRACTOR COMMITMENT

Complete Attachment B which identifies the bidder/proposer’s subcontractor and/or supplier opportunities required for the execution of this project.

NOTE: The contractual opportunity goal is a percentage of the total gross dollar value of the proposed contract awarded to a Section 3/Targeted Section 3 eligible Business Concern. Opportunity Home will only credit participation by Section 3 /Targeted Section 3 Business Concerns that submit documentation acceptable to Opportunity Home certifying their Section 3 status.

1. The Prime Contractor will subcontract with a total of Section 3/Targeting Section 3 Business

Concerns totaling % of the Contract Value.

Other Economic Opportunity Goal

Firms may provide other economic opportunities to train and employ Section 3 and Targeted Section 3 Workers.

Examples may include part-time work, internship programs, mentorship programs, training agreements, etc.

1. The undersigned bidder/proposer will satisfy the Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers other economic opportunity goals:

Yes No

NOTE: Opportunity Home will only credit other economic opportunity participation to contractors/vendors that submit documentation acceptable to Opportunity Home.

A. In your own words please explain what the Section 3 Program intends to accomplish. (Please limit your response to a couple of sentences).

SECTION C – CONTRACTOR QUESTIONNAIRE

(If more space is needed, please provide an attachment).

B. Explain how you intend to accrue a minimum of 25% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers that are attained from Section 3 Workers and 5% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers that are attained from Targeted Section 3 Workers) of the time the contract is awarded until the contract is complete, and what actions you will use to require subcontractors to do the same.

C. If you intend to subcontract, explain how you intend to subcontract a minimum of 10% of the work of this bid to

Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Business Concerns.

D. Please outline your plan to provide other economic opportunities to Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers. Examples may include training agreements, internship programs, mentorship programs, etc.

E. How can Opportunity Home assist you in accomplishing your Section 3/Targeted Section 3 goals?

NOTE: Fill this section only, if the Plan, as submitted, fails to meet the employment and contractual opportunity goals as stated herein or as amended in the solicitation.

The project does not provide any employment opportunities.

Please provide justification for the lack of employment opportunities.

The project does not provide any subcontracting opportunities.

Please provide justification for the lack of subcontracting opportunities.

F. If no contracting or hiring is anticipated, briefly explain why.

SECTION D – GOOD FAITH EFFORTS

Attachment A Assigned Project Workforce

(Make Additional Copies as Necessary)

Anticipated number of Section 3 Workers for this project:

Anticipated number of Targeted Section 3 Workers for this project:

Identify whether position(s) is Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), or Training position (TP)

Will you be providing benefits to the Section 3 and or Targeted Section 3 Workers? If yes: please describe the benefits package.

How many people are currently employed with your company?

Job Category* Total Number of Number Number of Anticipated Estimated Positions of Positions to be Labor Hours the Positions Occupied Positions Filled with Section 3 or Needed for by Open Section 3 and/ Targeted Project Permanent or Targeted Section 3 Employees Section 3 Workers may Workers work monthly through the duration of the contract till completion

Professionals

Technicians

Office/Clerical

Officers/Managers

Sales

Craft Workers (Skilled)

Operatives (Semi-Skilled)

Laborers (Unskilled)

Service Workers

Other List & describe

EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the above table represents the appropriate number of employee positions required for the execution of this Project. This table represents the number of Section 3/Targeted Section 3 individuals that the company proposes to employ. Also, the Company will provide Opportunity Home a completed “Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Eligibility” form for any applicable new hire. As the project progresses, I will notify Opportunity Home of any subsequent proposed changes to my workforce for approval.

Project Title Company Name

Signature/Title Date

Attachment B Subcontractor/Supplier Listing

Subcontractor or Supplier/ Name and Address and phone number

Scope of Work/Product $ Value Certified Section 3 /Targeted Section 3 Business Concern

(Y/N)

(Make Additional Copies as Necessary)

Total Bid/proposal Value - $ Total Dollars – Subcontractor/Supplies - $

Total Dollars subcontracted to Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Business Concerns - $ Overall Section 3 subcontracting Percentage - %

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the above table represents all of the subcontracting and/or vendor opportunities required for the execution of this Project. This table identifies the number of Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Business Concerns that the company will utilize. Also, the Company will provide Opportunity Home a completed “Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Eligibility” form for qualified Section 3 Business Concerns with all supporting documentation. As the project progresses, ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION i HAVE PROVIDED

IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND AND AGREE

THAT THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE ATTACHED THERETO AND BECOME A BINDING PART OF THE

OPPORTUNITY HOME CONTRACT. I will notify Opportunity Home of any subsequent proposed changes to my subcontractors/suppliers for approval.

Project Title Company Name

Signature/Title Date

Section 3 Business Concern

Certification

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name: Last Name: M.I.: Suffix:

Title:

Name of Business or DBA:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Primary Phone: Email Address:

Employer Identification Number (EIN): Owner's Social Security Number (if no EIN):

TYPE OF BUSINESS

Corporation Sole Proprietorship Partnership Joint Venture

Total Number of Employees: Number of Section 3 Employees (if applicable):

Number of Targeted Section 3 Employees (individuals who live in Public Housing or Section 8 Housing in Bexar County):

List the types of services your business provides (e.g., electrical, janitorial, security):

List up to three NIGP Codes which correspond to the services and goods provided:

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

List the business' 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% of business is owned by low or very low income persons.

75% of the Labor Hours are performed for the business over the previous three-month period by Section 3 Workers.

51% of business is owned by current Public Housing or Section 8 housing residents.

OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL

If claiming 51% of ownership by a low or very low income person, or by a current Public Housing or Section 8 housing resident, identify the firm's ownership:

Name Title Ownership Percentage

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Please provide the required documentation for Section 3 Business Concern certification.

For businesses claiming status with 51% of ownership by low or very low income persons:

(Provide the following for all owners of the enterprise.)

Copy of evidence of participation in a public assistance program (residential lease, evidence of public assistance, tax return).

Proof of residence in Bexar County (your driver's license or state issued ID).

Proof of ownership (DBA; if sole proprietorship, submit Assumed Name Certificate; if corporation, submit Certificate of Formation, Articles of Incorporation, or Operating Agreement. Proof must show ownership by the Section 3 individual).

For businesses claiming at least 75% of the labor hours worked are performed by Section 3 Workers over the previous three-month period prior to applying for this certification:

List of ALL current employees.

List of employees claiming Section 3 status.

Employers claiming the 75% of labor hours worked must provide a labor hour time sheet, sign the Section 3 individual verification form

(s) for business concern assessment and notarize each form per employee verifying their Section 3 status.

For businesses claiming status with 51% of ownership by current Public Housing or Section 8 housing resident(s):

Proof of residence in a public housing or Section 8 housing residence in Bexar County

Proof of ownership (DBA; if sole proprietorship, submit Assumed Name Certificate; if corporation, submit Certificate of Formation, Articles of Incorporation, or Operating Agreement. Proof must show ownership by Public Housing or Section 8 resident).

DISCLAIMER 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 Business Concern certification program.

I hereby authorize Opportunity Home San Antonio to display my contact information, type of business and license/certification information in a database that contractors and community partners will have access to.

My signature/printed name below signifies that I understand and authorize Opportunity Home San Antonio and U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officials to verify all the information I provide regarding Section 3 Certification.

Printed Name:

Signature: Date:

Please complete forms, attach all necessary documentation, and submit via one of the following methods:

Mail or Drop Off: C/O Assistant Director of Procurement

Opportunity Home San Antonio

818 S. Flores St.

San Antonio, TX 78204

Email To: Section3@homesa.org

Fax To: (210) 477-6167 mailto:Section3@homesa.org

SECTION 3 AND TARGETED SECTION 3 WORKER VERIFICATION FORM

FOR BUSINESS CONCERN ASSESSMENT

ELIGIBLE SECTION 3 AND/OR TARGETED SECTION 3 CURRENT AND NEW HIRES MUST

COMPLETE THIS FORM.

The Section 3 Program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent feasible, provide employment, training or education opportunities for low and very low income persons in connection with projects in their neighborhood. Completion of this form helps your new employer and Opportunity Home monitor compliance to the

Section 3 program and may help in obtaining future business with Opportunity Home. Your information is kept CONFIDENTIAL and will not affect any federal subsidies you currently receive, if any.

INCOME DISCLOSURE (CHECK AN OPTION BELOW):

Option 1: I choose to disclose this information.

In order to be eligible as a Section 3 and/or Targeted Section 3 Individual, you must fit into one of the following criteria:

1. Was the income for the previous five years less than or in the HUD area median income bracket for the Section 3/Targeted Section 3 Individual?

80% HUD Area Median Income (FY 2022 Income Limit):

$46, 450

2. Are you a resident of Public Housing or Section 8 housing? Yes No

● If you indicate “Yes,” then the individual is a Targeted Section 3 Worker, regardless of income.

● If you are a low income individual living in Bexar County, you are a Section 3 individual even if you do not live in Public Housing or Section 8 housing.

Option 2: I choose not to disclose this information.

NOTE: This form must be notarized prior to submission.

CERTIFICATION

By signing, I authorize my employer to release relevant information to Opportunity Home San Antonio 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.

Printed Name:

Signature: Date: