Expert Guidance for HUD, LIHTC, Historic Tax Credits, Section 3, CDBG, Davis–Bacon, BABA & Publicly Funded Developments

At Block Companies, compliance is not a box to check — it is one of our core strengths. With decades of experience in affordable, senior, workforce, historic, and mixed-income housing, we understand the complex regulatory requirements that accompany HUD, LIHTC, Historic Tax Credits, CDBG/CDBG-DR, BABA, and publicly funded construction.

Developers and housing authorities trust us because we deliver exceptional buildings and the comprehensive compliance management needed to protect funding, minimize risk, and ensure audit-ready documentation from day one.

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Our Compliance Philosophy

Our mission is to meet and exceed participation, procurement, sourcing, and reporting requirements on every project.We provide early planning, continuous monitoring, transparent communication, and strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

We support our clients by delivering:
  • Clear expectations and upfront compliance planning
  • Thorough subcontractor onboarding and training
  • Detailed documentation and proactive reporting
  • Full transparency with oversight agencies
  • A commitment to integrity and accuracy in every submission

We understand the scrutiny these projects face — and we are built to handle it.

HUD, CDBG & BABA Program Experience

Block Companies has completed numerous projects financed through HUD, CDBG, and federal infrastructure programs, including:
  • HUD 221(d)(4)
  • HUD 202 & 811 Senior and Supportive Housing
  • CDBG & CDBG-DR disaster recovery programs
  • Public housing modernization & redevelopment
  • RAD conversions
  • Mixed-finance public/private partnerships
  • BABA (Build America, Buy America) requirements for iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials
Our team is fluent in HUD, CDBG, and BABA labor, procurement, and reporting standards:
  • Preconstruction Labor Standards & BABA material reviews
  • Domestic sourcing verification for BABA-compliant materials
  • Certified payroll administration
  • Wage decision analysis & classification accuracy
  • Wage interviews & compliance monitoring
  • CDBG procurement, contracting, and Section 3 alignment
  • Change order, draw, and Davis–Bacon documentation
  • Environmental review and site-specific compliance steps

We understand what HUD, CDBG, and BABA-funded programs require — and we deliver it consistently.

Section 3 Participation & Community Impact

Block is committed to achieving meaningful Section 3 outcomes.

Our approach includes:
  • Outreach to Section 3 residents, businesses, and vendors
  • Job fairs and workforce coordination
  • Hiring and training objectives set early in the project
  • Full documentation, tracking, and HUD/CDBG-compliant reporting
  • Subcontractor accountability via contract language

For us, Section 3 is not just a requirement — it is an opportunity to strengthen communities.

Davis–Bacon & Prevailing Wage Compliance

Davis–Bacon is one of the most stringent and high-risk components of publicly funded construction.

We provide:
  • Comprehensive subcontractor training before work begins
  • Classification and wage-rate verification
  • Weekly certified payroll review
  • Employee interviews and field verification
  • Documentation packages are ready for review at any time
  • Close coordination with Labor Compliance Officers

We get wage compliance right the first time — protecting clients from costly findings or delays.

LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) Competency

Block Companies has delivered numerous LIHTC developments across Texas and Louisiana, including new construction, rehabilitation, supportive housing, and senior living.

Our LIHTC experience includes:
  • Coordination with syndicators and equity partners
  • Accurate cost tracking to support 8609 issuance
  • Source-of-funds documentation for eligibility
  • Cost segregation and basis allocation support
  • Managing placed-in-service deadlines
  • Navigating hybrid structures (LIHTC + HUD, LIHTC + HOME, LIHTC + CDBG)

We help keep your project compliant, fundable, and on track for timely credit delivery.

Historic Tax Credit (HTC) Program Expertise

Block also brings experience with Federal and State Historic Tax Credits, a crucial financing source for adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and redevelopment projects.

Our HTC compliance services include:
  • Coordination with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO)
  • Managing Part 1, 2, and 3 application requirements
  • Ensuring construction activities adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
  • Documentation required for cost certification
  • Collaboration with preservation architects, consultants, and equity partners
  • Protecting qualified rehabilitation expenditures (QREs) throughout construction

We understand the specialized compliance, documentation, and material selection required to maintain HTC eligibility while rebuilding historic structures with modern standards.

HOME, FHLB, CDBG & State/Local Program Expertise

Block’s compliance portfolio spans a broad range of funding sources for multifamily housing, including:
  • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
  • Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP)
  • CDBG & CDBG-DR programs
  • Historic Tax Credits (where applicable)
  • Local bond and grant programs
  • State trust funds and specialized housing initiatives

We understand the documentation, timing, cross-program coordination, and reporting requirements each of these sources demands — and we manage them with precision.

Systems, Controls & Documentation

Our internal compliance infrastructure is one of the most robust in the industry.

We have built proprietary processes tailored specifically for multifamily affordable and publicly funded projects:
  • Standardized subcontractor onboarding
  • Digital workflows for payroll, wage verification, Section 3, CDBG, HTC, BABA, and compliance documentation
  • Monthly reporting packages customized for HUD, CDBG, LIHTC, BABA, HTC, and state agencies
  • Rigorous quality-control reviews on all compliance materials
  • Transparent coordination with owner representatives, lenders, and oversight agencies
  • Fully audit-ready files at all stages of construction

These systems significantly reduce administrative burden for our clients and prevent issues before they arise.

Why Developers & Housing Authorities Choose Block

Block Companies is frequently selected for compliance-heavy projects because we provide:
  • Deep program knowledge: Expertise across HUD, LIHTC, CDBG, HTC, BABA, Section 3, HOME, Davis–Bacon, and state-funded programs.
  • Dedicated compliance management: A partner who protects your funding, reduces risk, and ensures zero surprises.
  • Transparent communication: Direct coordination with oversight agencies, lenders, syndicators, and auditors.
  • Proven performance: Award-winning, affordable, senior, mixed-income, and historic redevelopments across multiple states.
  • A risk-reducing, audit-ready approach: Every payroll, report, material submittal, sourcing verification, and compliance document is correct, verified, and fully compliant.
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Your Compliance-Driven Construction Partner

From planning to closeout, Block Companies provides the expertise, structure, and commitment required to deliver complex, publicly funded multifamily and historic developments with full confidence.

We understand the stakes.

We understand the regulations.

And we build with compliance at the forefront of everything we do.

Let us help you deliver a project that meets the highest standards of quality, accountability, historic stewardship, and community impact.