9-Housing Authority Monroe Co Section 3 Policy.pdf

The document is a Section 3 Policy for the Housing Authority of Monroe County, detailing economic opportunities for public housing residents and low- to very-low income persons. The policy outlines the Housing Authority's commitment to leveraging federal housing funds to create training, employment, and business opportunities for residents of Monroe County, with a focus on PHA residents, PHA leased housing participants, and low-income individuals in the area. The policy establishes guidelines for Section 3 program implementation, including specific goals for hiring and contracting.

The policy sets numerical targets for compliance, including a goal that 30% of new hires and trainees in any fiscal year be Section 3 residents, and a contracting goal of 10% for construction contracts and 3% for non-construction contracts awarded to Section 3 business concerns. The document provides detailed definitions of Section 3 residents and businesses, and establishes procedures for recruiting, hiring, and contracting that prioritize low-income residents and businesses owned by or employing low-income individuals. The policy also includes mechanisms for tracking compliance, such as maintaining a database of eligible residents and businesses, and a complaint procedure for addressing potential non-compliance with the Section 3 requirements.