24 C.F.R. § 200.610
§ 200.610 Policy. (24 CFR Part 200)
Operative Text
It is the policy of the Department to administer its FHA housing programs affirmatively, as to achieve a condition in which individuals of similar income levels in the same housing market area have a like range of housing choices available to them regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Each applicant for participation in FHA subsidized and unsubsidized housing programs shall pursue affirmative fair housing marketing policies in soliciting buyers and tenants, in determining their eligibility, and in concluding sales and rental transactions.
Under 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.610, the Federal Housing Administration has established a policy requiring that its housing programs be administered in a way that promotes equal access to housing choices. The goal is to ensure that people with comparable incomes in the same housing market area have access to a similar range of housing options, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Anyone seeking to participate in FHA-insured or FHA-subsidized housing programs is required to actively pursue fair housing marketing practices throughout the entire process, from advertising and outreach to eligibility determinations and the completion of sales or rental transactions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers participating in FHA programs — whether subsidized or unsubsidized — are generally expected under § 200.610 to implement affirmative fair housing marketing plans that reach prospective buyers and tenants across all protected classes. Compliant operators typically ensure that their advertising, outreach, eligibility screening, and transaction-closing procedures do not disadvantage applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Maintaining documented affirmative fair housing marketing policies is a standard part of ongoing FHA program participation and may be reviewed during compliance evaluations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 200.610 of 24 CFR Part 200 establishes that tenants and prospective tenants in FHA-connected housing markets have a right to be evaluated and marketed to without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. If a tenant believes this policy has been violated — for example, through discriminatory advertising, eligibility screening, or rental transaction practices — general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Understanding this provision can also be relevant when raising a fair housing concern as part of a broader housing dispute.
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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