HUD Streamlines Section 3 for Low-Income Housing Jobs
Published Date: 2/28/2025
Notice
Summary
HUD wants to make it easier to follow rules that help low-income people and small businesses get more opportunities. They’re asking for approval to collect info in a simpler way and want your thoughts within 30 days. This affects communities, businesses, and HUD programs, aiming to save time and improve fairness without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Section 3: More opportunities for low‑income people
HUD proposes to streamline how Section 3 is implemented so low‑ and very‑low income people and eligible small businesses get more opportunities through HUD programs. This proposal is described in a notice seeking OMB approval for a revised information collection and invites public comment for 30 days.
Simpler data collection to save time and ensure fairness
HUD is asking OMB to approve a simpler information collection process that HUD says will save time and improve fairness for communities and businesses. The notice states this effort is intended to be implemented without imposing extra costs and is open for 30 days of public comment.
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