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Yesterday, CLPHA and the MTW Collaborative hosted a webinar for member PHAs on the new Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, which are now in effect for new funding obligations.
CLPHA’s Malcolm Guy provided an overview of the new requirements and compliance considerations....
CLPHA and the MTW Collaborative will host a webinar on October 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT for member PHAs on the new Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, which are now in effect for new funding obligations. Click here to register for the...
BABA Now Applies to Newly Obligated Funds Following the End of HUD’s Phased Implementation Waiver
As of August 23, 2024, HUD’s phased implementation waiver for Build America, Buy America (BABA) has ended. This means that moving forward, BABA will apply to purchases of iron and steel, construction...
CLPHA has submitted comments on the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Request for Information Regarding Iron, Steel, Construction Materials, and Manufactured Products. Chief among CLPHA’s concerns is the general lack of market readiness to meet the demand for...
Meeting topics included various updates from CLPHA on HUD policy and programs and the latest developments in Washington, D.C., including FY24 appropriations, BABA, HOTMA 2.0, and upcoming CLPHA events.
HUD is seeking public feedback to enhance BABA implementation, understand market readiness, and foster domestic supply chains in housing infrastructure development. On February 13, HUD published a Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Iron, Steel, Construction Materials, and Manufactured...
BABA Will Apply for Some Purchases after February 22, 2024; Will Be Fully Applicable on/after August 23, 2024
HUD released implementation guidance on the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions for all PHAs. This notice contains important information for BABA’s impact on all PIH...