Join NCSHA on Thursday, June 18, to explore how Build America, Buy America (BABA) applies to HFA-administered programs. During this webinar, we will cover core rules, key definitions, and what domestic content procurement preference requirements — also known as the Buy America Preference — mean for affordable housing construction and rehabilitation projects. You will learn how BABA affects affordable housing and other key stakeholders — developers, general contractors, manufacturers, suppliers — and where HFAs fit within the broader buyer and compliance ecosystem.
In this webinar, we will:
- Examine the BABA waiver process and walk through scenarios where HFAs and their partners may consider waiver strategies based on cost, availability, public interest, or project feasibility.
- Explain the documentation HFAs must receive from developers and contractors and how to evaluate component-level and material-level compliance.
- Consider best practices for integrating BABA into application reviews, loan agreements, construction monitoring, and closeout processes.
- Learn what housers should anticipate regarding cost impacts, procurement challenges, timelines, and opportunities as the market continues to adapt.