24 C.F.R. § 574.655
§ 574.655 Wage rates. (24 CFR Part 574)
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The provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-5) do not apply to this program, except where funds received under this part are combined with funds from other Federal programs that are subject to the Act.
Under 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.655, the Davis-Bacon Act's prevailing wage requirements generally do not govern work carried out under this program. However, if funding from this program is mixed with money from other federal programs that are independently subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, those prevailing wage rules can be triggered for the combined project. The provision essentially creates a conditional carve-out: the wage requirements stay dormant unless a funding blend brings them into play.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers working with funds covered by 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.655 should be aware that standard Davis-Bacon prevailing wage obligations do not automatically attach to construction or rehabilitation work funded solely through this program. Compliant operators typically track the source of every funding stream involved in a project, because combining these funds with other federal dollars subject to the Davis-Bacon Act can change the wage requirements that apply. Maintaining clear documentation of funding sources helps operators identify when prevailing wage rules may become relevant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a tenant, 24 CFR Part 574 § 574.655 is relevant because it affects the labor standards governing construction or rehabilitation work on housing connected to this program. When projects are funded solely through this program, workers are not entitled to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, but that can change if other federal funding subject to the Act is also used. Tenants who have questions about labor standards on a project affecting their housing can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or HUD's field office for general information.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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