Office of Disability Concerns
What Laws are Enforced by the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity?
The following is a list of web sites that contain information that may assist you in answering your housing issues.
General Information
HUD’s notice to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grantees regarding (including in the required analysis of impediments) an examination of housing provider's compliance with the Fair Housing Act accessibility requirements.
Evaluation of Supportive Housing Programs for Persons with Disabilities
www.huduser.org/publications/suppsvcs/shp.html
HUD’s publication discussing fair housing for people with disabilities.
Fair Housing Resources
www.hud.gov/library/bookshelf09/
Provides an overview of the Fair Housing Act, including what is covered under the Act, what is prohibited and who is protected. Also provides information on the protections based on disability and familial status. Contains information on how to file a housing discrimination complaint and outlines the complaint process.
Housing counseling
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm.cfm
HUD funds housing counseling agencies throughout the country which can give you advice on buying, renting, defaults and foreclosures, and reverse mortgages.
New Freedom Initiative on Community Based Living
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/eorder13217.cfm
An overview of the New Freedom Initiative.
Related Laws
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm
Information about related laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) questions and answers
www.hud.gov/faqs/faqbuying.cfm
Answers to questions ranging from how to buy a home to inquiries about assisted living resources.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Quick Reference
www.hud.gov/index.html
Links to various HUD resources.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Telephone Directory
www.hud.gov/directory/director.cfm
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Toll-Free Numbers
www.hud.gov/directory /800/800num1.cfm
List of toll-free phone numbers for those seeking to buy or improve a home.
Veterans with Disabilities
www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/hudvet/index.cfm
Provides veterans and their family members with information on the HUD's community-based programs and services with a special emphasis on homeless veterans.
Accessibility
Accessible, Adap table and Uni versal Design
www.design,nscu.edu/cud/pubs-p/housing.htm
Provides the definition and clarifies the differences between the terms "accessible," "adaptable," and "universal" design.
Accessibility Analysis of Model Building Codes
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/modelcodes/
Contains Federal Register Notice of HUD's review of four model building codes that describes the difference between the codes and the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
Accessibility Guidelines Ques tions and Answers
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/fhefhasp .cfm
Frequently asked questions on accessibility guidelines of the Fair Housing Act.
Accessibility Modification Funds
www.hud.gov/library/bookshelf09/modifica.cfm
Information about home improvement loan programs.
Accessibility Notices, R egulations and Other Information
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/sect504docs.cfm
Contains links to HUD’s notices, regulations, standards and other information regarding accessibility and other disability rights laws. This site also contains other supplementary information on fair housing rights and responsibilities.
ADA Acces sibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
www.huduser.org/publications/pdf/fairhousing/fairch2.pdf
Contains the scope and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by entities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/stdspdf.htm
One of two standards for new construction and alterations under the ADA for state and local government facilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Requirements
www.access-board.gov/publications/ADAFactSheet/a13.html
Guidelines to ensure that buildings, facilities, and vehicles covered by the law are accessible, in terms of architecture and design, transportation, and communication, to individuals with disabilities.
Department of Justice ADA Hotline
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/infoline.htm
US Department of Justice ADA Information Line. Call to obtain answers to general and technical questions about the ADA and to order ADA regulations for businesses and state and local governments and ADA technical assistance materials: 1-800-514-0301 (voice) 1-800-514-0383 (TDD).
Fair Housing A ct Design Manual
www.huduser.org/publications/destech/fairhousing.html
Provides information about HUD's Fair Housing Act Design Manual, which assists designers and builders in meeting the accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act.
Fair Housing Information Res ources
www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm
Sources for more fair housing information from HUD including phone numbers.
Filing a Complaint with the Com plian ce Board
www.hud.gov/complaints
Information on filing a complaint under the Architectural Barriers Act and other access laws.
Specially Adapted Housing fo r Dis abled Veterans
aspe.hhs.gov/cfda/P64106.htm
Program to help veterans with severe disabilities acquire a home which is suitably adapted to their needs by providing 50 percent of the cost (not to exceed $43,000).
Uniform Federal Access ibility Standards
www.access-board.gov/ufas/ufas-html/ufas.htm
One of two standards for new construction and alterations under the ADA for State and local government facilities.
5 Steps to Make New Lodging Acce ssible
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/fivestep.htm
This publication was written to answer questions regarding new lodging accessibility.
Home Modification Action Pr oject
www.homemods.org/
The Goal of "Promoting Successful Aging in Place: The Home Modification Action Project" (HMAP) is to increase the availability of home modifications so that frail older and disabled persons have the choice to live in their home and the provision of care can take place in a supportive environment.
Homes and Communities -- Peopl e with Disabilities
www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm
This site, established by HUD, provides links to news, fair housing laws, HUD resources, and other housing information.
Housing Options
Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/progdesc/chsp.cfm
Provides information for funding of physical costs of changing developments eligible to an assisted living facility and informs of the types of assistance, and eligible grantees and customers for this program. All facilities must be licensed and regulated by the state.
Fair Housing Infor mation Resources
www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm
Sources for more fair housing information from HUD including phone numbers.
www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm
Information about public housing, Section 8, privately owned subsidized housing, and HUD's HOME program which provides grants to state and local governments for rental assistance.
Multifamily Hous ing Service Coordinators
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/progdesc/servicecoord.cfm
Describes service coordinators that can extend the length, and improve the quality of independent living.
Public Housing Program Que stions and Answers
www.hud.gov/renting/phprog.cfm
Explains HUD's Public Housing programs as well as answers frequently asked questions.
Rental Assistanc e for Disabled Families
www.hud.gov/progdesc/mixpop.cfm
Lists the variety of public housing programs administered by HUD.
www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm
How to apply for HUD's rental assistance programs.
Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabi lities (Section 811)
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/progdesc/disab811.cfm
Provides information about supportive services that enable persons with disabilities to live alone and independently in the community. Also provides information about rental assistance.
Vouchers for People with Disabilities
www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/pwd/
Explains the special types of housing vouchers available for people with disabilities.
Laws and Policies
Using the Section 8 Voucher P rogram
www.hhs.gov/ocr/sec8.html
Text on using the Section 8 Voucher Program to pay for housing.
Fair Housing and Eq ual Op portunity
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/index.cfm
The Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) administers and enforces major legislation that ensures equal access to housing, guarantees equal opportunity in all HUD programs and prohibits discrimination in employment with respect to their programs.
Your Housing Rights
Accessib ility Analysis of Model Building Codes
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/modelcodes/
Information concerning HUD's final report of the model building codes that identifies the variance between the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act and the four model building codes.
ADA Ho me Page
www.ada.gov
Home page for Department of Justice site with links for ADA requirements, Federal agencies with ADA and Section 504 responsibilities (including the Department of Education).
Department of Justice ADA Hotline
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/infoline.htm
US Department of Justice ADA Information Line. Call to obtain answers to general and technical questions about the ADA and to order ADA regulations for businesses and state and local governments and ADA technical assistance materials: 1-800-514-0301 (voice) 1-800-514-0383 (TDD).
The Fair Housing Act
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/index.cfm
An overview of the Fair Housing Act.
Filing a Co mpl a int with the Compliance Board
www.access-board.gov/enforcement/form-email.htm
Online form for filing a complaint under the Architectural Barriers Act.
Filing a Comp laint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
www.hud.gov/complaints/housediscrim.cfm
Information on filing a housing discrimination complaint with HUD.
Group Homes, Local La n d Use and the Fair Housing Act
www.usdoj.gov/crt/housing/final8_1.htm
Joint statement from the Department of Justice and HUD. Includes general information on group homes, local land use, the Fair Housing Act and zoning.
Guide to Disa bility Rights Laws
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/cguide.htm
A booklet that provides a brief overview of eleven federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities and provides information about the federal agencies to contact for more information.
Fair Housing Discrimination C om plaints
www.hud.gov/complaints/index.cfm
Explains how to file a Fair Housing complaint online, by phone or by letter, and provides the list of HUD offices.
HUD Funds Recipient Obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/sect504funded.cfm
Guidelines for HUD recipients to follow that are necessary to ensure their programs, services and activities comply with Section 504 to the maximum extent possible.
I Have a Disability: What Are My Rights Under Section 504?
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/sec504docs.cfm
Summarizes the rights of persons with disabilities under Section 504 in HUD assisted programs and activities. This site also links to other supplementary information, including how to file a complaint.
Information about Sec tion 504
www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/sect504docs.cfm
Links to documents, regulations and notices that relate to Section 504 compliance located on HUD sites.
People with Disabi lities
www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm
Contains information from all parts of the HUD's site of interest to people with disabilities.
Section 109 of the Housing and Community Develop ment Act of 1974
www.hud.gov/progdesc/sec-109.cfm
Explains your rights and complaint procedures under this law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, and sex within Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs or activities.