Section 3 Files Leaving SPEARS

Download necessary files by August 31, 2023

On July 26, HUD announced that files PHAs have uploaded to the Section 3 Performance Evaluation and Registry System (SPEARS) will be moved to an internal storage space. PHAs who have uploaded Section 3 documentation will lose access to these files as of September 1, 2023, so agencies should download any files they will need for their reference. Once moved on September 1, PHAs will need to reach out to their field office to request files.

This update comes after PIH Notice 2022-38 clarified that while Section 3 reporting will be conducted via SPEARS’ replacement system, S3R, it is not ready for use. Notice 2022-38 requires PHAs to comply with Section 3, store compliance  documentation internally, and wait to upload this documentation until further notice. See the July 31 edition of The NAHRO Monitor for more links and details.