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Section 3

The Section 3 program requires that Anoka County and the agencies/companies that Anoka County provides certain HUD financial assistance to, to the greatest extent feasible, provide employment, training and contracting opportunities to low- or very low-income persons and to Section 3 business concerns in connection with the HUD assisted project. 

View the 2010 Anoka County Section 3 Plan

Section 3 Forms

Anoka County Section 3 brochure

What funding is subject to Section 3 requirements?

All projects funded from Anoka County using any dollar amount of CDBG, HOME or NSP funding that are:

• construction, reconstruction, conversion or rehabilitation of housing (including reduction and abatement of lead-based paint hazards),and
• other public construction which includes buildings or improvements (regardless of ownership).

If you are awarded a contract that is covered by Section 3 requirements, we will work closely with your company to be sure that the Section 3 goals and requirements will be met to the greatest extent feasible.

Why should a business become certified with Anoka County as a Section 3 business?

Being certified as a Section 3 business with Anoka County allows those businesses to take advantage of the business opportunities that are generated by certain types of HUD funding. 

Certified businesses are included in a Section 3 directory that Anoka County provides to contractors and other entities.  These certified businesses are also eligible to participate in various activities and trainings that may be sponsored by Anoka County.

How does a business become Section 3 certified with Anoka County?

To become certified as a Section 3 business, complete this application and return it with all required documentation. 

How does an individual become a certified Section 3 resident?

Individuals should contact the Anoka County Job Training Center for more information on hiring Section 3 residents, and also to apply as a resident to the program.  Contact Tracy Schirmers at the Job Training Center, at 763-783-4805.

Additional questions regarding Section 3 can be directed to:

Kristina Hayes, Section 3 Coordinator
2100 Third Ave., Suite 700
Anoka, MN 55303
Kristina.Hayes@co.anoka.mn.us
Office: 763-323-5707