Prevailing_Wage_Language.pdf

This document is a HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) handbook chapter detailing prevailing wage requirements in HUD programs. The document outlines three primary types of prevailing wage requirements: (1) Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages for laborers and mechanics in construction work, (2) HUD-determined prevailing wages for maintenance work, and (3) Service Contract Act prevailing wages for contracts related to direct HUD programs. The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) is responsible for implementing and enforcing these wage standards, which apply to various housing and construction projects involving federal funds.

The handbook provides comprehensive guidance on federal labor standards across multiple HUD programs, including regulations for volunteers, wage determinations, and labor standards for specific initiatives like the Home Investment Partnerships Program, Native American Housing Activities, and Supportive Housing projects. Key legislative acts referenced include the Davis-Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Copeland Act, and various housing-related statutes. The document emphasizes that many HUD programs have specific applicability thresholds for prevailing wage requirements, often based on the number of dwelling units, amount of HUD assistance, or type of housing development, with several exemptions and special provisions for volunteers, sweat equity participants, and certain types of housing projects.