Funding trigger
Does HUD CDBG funding trigger Davis-Bacon prevailing wage?
Often yes, above a project-size threshold. HUD construction assistance is a Davis-Bacon Related Act program, but coverage depends on the program and the number of units or dollar amount.
Short answer
Often yes, above a project-size threshold. HUD construction assistance is a Davis-Bacon Related Act program, but coverage depends on the program and the number of units or dollar amount.
How the requirement attaches
Under the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, HUD-assisted construction generally requires Davis-Bacon prevailing wages. For CDBG, residential projects of eight or more units and most non-residential construction trigger Davis-Bacon; some rehabilitation and small-project work is exempt.
Bid-file implication
Confirm the unit count and the specific HUD program with the awarding agency, then price to the Davis-Bacon determination when coverage applies.
Guardrail
This page is an estimator aid, not an official determination. Confirm the wage determination incorporated into the specific contract, and any state schedule named by the owner, before submitting a bid.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does HUD CDBG funding require Davis-Bacon prevailing wages?
Often yes, above a project-size threshold. HUD construction assistance is a Davis-Bacon Related Act program, but coverage depends on the program and the number of units or dollar amount.
What happens when both federal and state prevailing wage apply?
When a project is covered by both the federal Davis-Bacon wage determination and a state prevailing wage schedule, the contractor generally must pay the higher of the two total hourly obligations for each classification.
Do I still need certified payroll?
Yes. Covered contractors and subcontractors must submit weekly certified payroll showing the classifications and rates paid.
Official sources