Federal Housing Law

Federal regulations and statutes governing housing, fair housing, and tenant protections

Code Compilations

United States

U.S.

United States Federal

Federal laws and regulations governing housing, tenant rights, and fair housing nationwide.

Official source: www.usa.gov

24 CFR

24 C.F.R.

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24 (Housing and Urban Development)

HUD-administered regulations: fair housing, Section 8, public housing, multifamily mortgage insurance, lead-based paint, accessibility, and more.

Official source: www.ecfr.gov

42 USC

42 U.S.C.

United States Code, Title 42 (Public Health and Welfare)

Federal statutory law covering Fair Housing Act, Section 8, LIHTC, HOTMA, and other housing programs.

Official source: uscode.house.gov

40 CFR Part 745

40 C.F.R. pt. 745

EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rules

EPA regulations for lead-based paint activities in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.

Official source: www.ecfr.gov

About Federal Housing Law

Federal housing law establishes baseline protections for tenants and homeowners nationwide. Key federal agencies include HUD (Housing and Urban Development), EPA (lead-based paint regulations), CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), and DOJ (fair housing enforcement). Federal law generally provides minimum standards that states and localities can strengthen but not weaken.