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Resident Relations

The purpose of Resident Relations is to adamantly encourage and assist IHA residents and Section 8 participants in becoming self-sufficient through provider partnerships. We also strategically leverage and coordinate resources to support the Indianapolis Housing Agency community service integration plan.

The Resident Relations department is tasked with the comprehensive integration of IHA customers and their needs into the pre-existing Marion county service delivery system.

 

Section 3
 

What is Section 3?
 

It is a means by which HUD fosters local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. Section 3 is the legal basis for providing jobs for residents and awarding contracts to businesses in areas receiving certain types of HUD financial assistance

Under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, wherever HUD financial assistance is expended for housing or community development, to the greatest extent feasible, economic opportunities will be given to Section 3 residents and businesses in that area. Additional information about Section 3 can be found at http://www.hud.gov/section3.
 
 

Who are Section 3 residents?

Section 3 residents are:

Public housing residents Low and very-low income persons who live in the metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county where a HUD-assisted project for housing or community development is located

Resident Hiring Requirements

The IHA has adopted the following scale for resident hiring that is to be used on all construction contracts, service contracts and professional service contracts that contain a labor component. It is expected that an appropriate number of residents with particular qualifications or a willingness to begin unskilled labor will be able to participate in IHA contracted labor efforts. A prime contractor may/may not satisfy IHA resident hiring requirements through its subcontractors.

How Do I Access Section 3?

Step 1: Public housing residents, Section 8 participants and general public applicants meeting eligibility requirements will be required to obtain a Section 3 packet from the Resident Relations Department.  Interested applicants can (1) obtain an information packet from our agency at 1935 N. Meridian Street entrance information desk or (2) call 261-7266 to request a packet be mailed to you.
Step 2: Attend a Resident Relations Job Readiness Program offered in one of our seven family housing communities and/or attend an employment readiness session at a Work One Center.
Step 3: After completing a job readiness program, schedule an appointment with our Section 3 Coordinator by calling 261-7266.  On the day of your appointment, bring your completed Section 3 packet.

 

Application Checklist

  •  Obtain a Section 3 Application Packet from IHA Resident Relations Department
    • Complete the enclosed employment application
    • Provide proof of residency
      • Copy of lease
      • Copy of Citizen’s Gas, Power & Light Company, AT&T bill with name and current address
    • Identification
      • Driver’s license with Social Security card
      • Indiana State issued identification card with Social Security Card
  • Select a Job Readiness Program to attend
    • Documentation a job readiness program has been completed

Section 3 Employment Opportunities

  • Class A or B CDL Drivers                                
  • Carpenter                                                       
  • Electrical Apprentice                                     
  • Trimmers
  • General Laborers/Material Handler 
  • Project Engineer
  • Lawn Maintenance
  • Painters
  • Glazier Apprentice
Non-Section 3 Employment Opportunities
Updated: 11/15/2011 at 9:45AM