The Port of Gulfport is committed to providing world-class maritime terminal service to our customers and facilitating economic growth and good jobs for the people of Mississippi. Thanks to the investment made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development following Katrina, we have been able to expand the Port’s footprint and lay the groundwork for upgraded infrastructure, new state-of-the-art tenant facilities and the opportunity to maintain long-term competitiveness and create jobs for the people of Mississippi.
Section 3 requires that when employment or contracting opportunities are generated by HUD funded projects, preference is given to low moderate income persons and businesses residing in the community where the project is located. Section 3 preference is based on household income and location. Preference for the Port of Gulfport’s project are the three coastal counties: Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County.