Section 3

Employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. These goals are illustrated in Chapter 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 135.50.  The City attempts to reach these goals annually by asking contract awardees to hire employees or by soliciting businesses during the contract process.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination, and transform the way HUD does business.

Annual Action Plan and Budget

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are allocated annually to Portsmouth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) according to a formula developed by Congress. In order to receive CDBG funds, the City must submit an Annual Action Plan and a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget to HUD. CDBG activities are implemented and administered by the Community Development Department throughout the July 1 - June 30 fiscal year.

The Community Development Department has worked on a number of special projects in addition to its administration of the Community Development Block Grant.