Resources & Links
Resources
http://www.thehousingcenter.org/
http://www.fhrc.org/
https://fairhousinginstitute.com/
http://www.ohiohome.org/
Ohio Department of Administrative Services/Equal Opportunity Division
CDBG
How to Use CDBG for Public Facilities and Improvements
How to Use CDBG for Public Service Activities
How to Use CDBG for Housing Activities
Build America Buy America (BABA)
The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, as implemented by 2 CFR Part 184, requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States. This “Buy America Preference” applies to the construction, alteration, or repair of public infrastructure, ensuring that materials like lumber, glass, and plastic are domestically sourced. However, per 2 CFR 184.7 and HUD-specific guidance, a Small Grants waiver typically applies to projects where the total federal award is at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (currently $250,000), exempting them from these requirements to reduce administrative burden. For projects exceeding this threshold, subrecipients must maintain manufacturer certifications to prove compliance unless a specific non-availability or unreasonable cost waiver is approved.
Source: 2 CFR Part 184 – Buy America Preferences for Infrastructure Projects
Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA)
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) require that all laborers and mechanics employed on federally assisted construction projects be paid no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area. For CDBG entitlement grantees, these requirements are triggered by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (a “Related Act”) and apply to any contract in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair of public buildings or public works. In the context of residential property, DBRA applies only to the rehabilitation or construction of residential structures that contain 8 or more units. Under 29 CFR Part 5, subrecipients are responsible for ensuring that the correct Department of Labor wage determination is included in all bid solicitations and that contractors submit weekly certified payrolls to verify compliance throughout the duration of the project.
Sources: 2 CFR Part 5 – Labor Standards Provisions & DBRA Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations