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Section 3

 

Harris County position may be funded with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, which are subject to compliance with Section 3.  Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (24 CFR 135.5), and in accordance with those regulations, new job opportunities generated by HUD funding must be directed towards low and very-low income persons to the greatest extent feasible.

With respect to new hiring needs in connection with Section 3 covered assistance, preference and opportunities for employment shall be given to Section 3 persons in Harris County.  A person seeking Section 3 preference for employment with Harris County must demonstrate that they meet the qualifications for the employment opportunities.  Additionally, a person seeking employment bears the responsibility of providing evidence, when requested, that the person is eligible for the Section 3 designation.  Applicants may be filtered in order of preference, per 24 CFR 135.  Income limits for Harris County can be found at the Community Services Median Family Income Limits page.

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2018 Median Family Income (MFI) Limits

INCOME LEVELS & HOUSEHOLD SIZE

INCOME LEVELSHOUSEHOLD SIZE ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
​12 3 4 5 6 7 8

Extremely Low Income

(Limits based on 0-30% of area median income) 

15,75018,00020,250 22,450 24,250 26,050 27,850 29,650

Very Low Income

(Limits based on 31-50% of area median income)

26,25030,000 33,750 37,450 40,450 43,450 46,450 49,450

Low Income

(Limits based on 51-80% of area median income)

41,95047,950 53,950 59,900 64,70069,500 74,300 79,100

 

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, effective June 1 2018. (Conforms to HOME Rents)