HUD HUD Fair Housing and Accessibility

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Community Reinvestment Act

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

All units must be fully wheelchair accessible

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Only common areas need to be accessible

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Only units marketed to seniors must be accessible

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A structural modification paid for by the housing provider

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An exemption from local zoning ordinances

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A subsidy for low-income renters

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

30 inches × 48 inches

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30 inches × 30 inches

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36 inches × 36 inches

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48 inches × 60 inches

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance

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All privately owned housing built after 1973

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All rental housing regardless of funding source

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Only public housing managed by HUD directly

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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At least 2% of all units must be fully accessible

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Only common areas must meet ADA standards

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Accessibility is required only upon tenant request