Section 3 Program

Creating Opportunities. Building Communities. Empowering Residents.

Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 is a federal program designed to ensure that economic opportunities generated through certain HUD-funded projects benefit the communities where investments are being made.

Under Section 3, recipients of HUD funding are required, to the greatest extent feasible, to provide employment, training, and contracting opportunities to low-income individuals and businesses located within the communities impacted by HUD investments.

Preference is generally based on income eligibility or residency within communities where HUD-funded projects are taking place.

At the Syracuse Housing Authority, Section 3 serves as more than a compliance requirement, it is a pathway to economic mobility, workforce development, and community investment. Through partnerships, training programs, and hands-on learning opportunities, SHA works to ensure residents have access to meaningful opportunities that create lasting impact.

Why Section 3 Matters

Section 3 helps strengthen communities by ensuring that investments made through HUD-funded projects create opportunities for local residents and businesses.

The program connects individuals and businesses with resources and opportunities that support neighborhood growth, workforce development, and long-term economic success.

Workforce Development

Providing training opportunities that help individuals develop marketable skills and gain industry certifications.

Employment Opportunities

Connecting residents with jobs created through HUD-funded construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, and other projects.

Business Growth

Supporting local businesses, contractors, subcontractors, and entrepreneurs through access to contracting opportunities.

Economic Self-Sufficiency

Helping individuals and families build long-term financial stability through employment, career development, and workforce participation.
Through these efforts, Section 3 helps ensure that investment in housing and community development also becomes an investment in people.

Workforce Development & Training Opportunities

The Syracuse Housing Authority is committed to creating pathways toward employment through workforce training, certifications, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Through partnerships with organizations including the Syracuse Builders Exchange, EOC, DOT, local contractors, and community partners, SHA connects residents with programs that build skills and create opportunities for long-term success.

Recently, SHA partnered with the Syracuse Builders Exchange to provide free OSHA 10 Safety Awareness Training for Section 3 workers at Toomey Abbott Towers, where participants completed the course and earned industry-recognized OSHA 10 certification cards.

In addition to classroom training, participants gain valuable real-world experience through community projects. Most recently, trainees partnered with EOC and DOT to construct new concrete stoops at Stone Court while developing skills in site preparation, framing, concrete work, and finishing techniques.

These programs help participants gain practical experience, strengthen workforce readiness, and create pathways toward employment and economic self-sufficiency.

Who May Qualify?

You may qualify for Section 3 opportunities if you:

  • Meet income eligibility requirements
  • Live within communities impacted by HUD-funded investments
  • Receive housing assistance
  • Own or operate an eligible business
  • Are seeking workforce development opportunities

Eligibility requirements may vary depending on specific opportunities and programs.

Get Connected

If you or someone you know would like additional information regarding Section 3 opportunities, training programs, employment assistance, or business support, please contact:
Reggie Siegler
Section 3 Coordinator
 rseigler@syrhousing.org
(315) 470-4270