HUD Fair Housing and Accessibility Flashcards

Which federal law prohibits discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability?

Answer: Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of Civil Rights Act of 1968)

The Fair Housing Act (Title VIII) is the primary federal law prohibiting housing discrimination based on seven protected classes.

Under the Fair Housing Act, which design and construction requirements apply to multi-family housing built after March 13, 1991?

Answer: Ground-floor units and all elevator-served units must meet accessibility requirements

The Fair Housing Act requires that all ground-floor units in non-elevator buildings, and all units in elevator buildings, built after March 13, 1991, meet specific accessibility design standards.

What is a 'reasonable accommodation' under the Fair Housing Act?

Answer: A change in rules, policies, or services to allow a person with a disability equal housing opportunity

A reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services that is necessary to give a person with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing.

Under HUD's Fair Housing accessibility guidelines, what is the minimum required clear floor space at a front-loading clothes washer in an accessible unit?

Answer: 30 inches × 48 inches

HUD's accessibility guidelines require a 30-inch by 48-inch clear floor space to allow a person using a wheelchair to approach and use a front-loading appliance.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires accessibility in housing that is:

Answer: Programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance

Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, including HUD-funded housing.

Which HUD program specifically addresses accessibility requirements for new construction of federally assisted multifamily housing under Section 504?

Answer: At least 5% of all units must be accessible to persons with mobility impairments

Under Section 504 regulations, at least 5% of the total units in federally assisted multifamily housing must be accessible to persons with mobility impairments, and at least 2% for sensory impairments.