Section 3

This policy and these guidelines have been prepared to provide information and guidance to Section 3 recipients on how the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) will administer the Section 3 regulations. This policy and guide should not be treated as a comprehensive recitation of the Section 3 Act and Section 3 Regulations. It is a summary of the pertinent provisions of the Section 3 Act and Section 3 Regulations, and focuses on the Section 3 Requirements imposed on the Developer, General Contractor and Subcontractor receiving the requisite amount of Section 3 Funds. MSHDA reminds each Developer, General Contractor and Subcontractor that it bears the responsibility to familiarize itself with the Section 3 Act and Section 3 Regulations prior to accepting Section 3 Covered Assistance from MSHDA.

Section 3 Policy
Section 3 Guidelines (Handbook)

Section 3 Documents and Forms

• Section 3 Act
• Section 3 Regulations
• Section 3 Clause  
• Section 3 Plan Template (Owner/Developer and General Contractor)
• Contracting Plan Worksheet
• Outreach to Solicit Bids from Section 3 Businesses
• Workforce Needed for Section 3 Covered Project (Owner/Developer-Estimated)
• Workforce Needed for Section 3 Covered Project (General Contractor-Estimated) 
• Workforce Needed for Section 3 Covered Project (Subcontractor-Estimated)
• Certification for Business Concerns Seeking Section 3 Preference in Contracting 
• Certification for Resident Seeking Section 3 Preference in Training & Employment MSHDA section 3 worker
• HUD  Section 3 Summary Report  - MSHDA section 3 reporting  
• HUD Section 3 FAQ's
• Instructions - How To Search Income Levels
• MSHDA Section 3 Outreach Efforts Reference Sheet
• Tax Credit Link

Please submit your questions or comments to:

Likwa Williams, Section 3 Coordinator
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
3028 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 4-600
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 517-643-4932
E-mail: williamsl91@michigan.gov