24 C.F.R. § 200.415
§ 200.415 Agreement of applicant. (24 CFR Part 200)
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An applicant, prior to the Commissioner's issuance of any commitment or other loan approval, shall agree (in a form prescribed by the Commissioner) that there shall be no discrimination against anyone who is employed in carrying out work receiving assistance pursuant to this chapter, or against an applicant for such employment, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, or national origin.
Under § 200.415, before the Commissioner issues any commitment or loan approval, the applicant must formally promise not to discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, or national origin. This requirement applies to anyone hired to perform work connected to the federally assisted project. The agreement must be made using a form the Commissioner specifies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking FHA-backed financing under § 200.415 are generally expected to execute the required non-discrimination employment agreement before any commitment or loan approval is issued. Compliant operators ensure that hiring practices for all project-related work treat workers and applicants equally regardless of protected characteristics such as race, religion, or national origin. Maintaining documentation of this signed agreement is a standard part of the pre-approval process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 200.415 primarily governs the obligations of loan applicants rather than tenants directly, it establishes that federally assisted housing projects must be built or maintained without discriminatory employment practices. Tenants who believe this commitment has been violated may contact HUD or a local fair housing organization to learn about available complaint processes. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain how employment non-discrimination requirements connect to broader protections in federally assisted housing.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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