24 C.F.R. § 200.620
§ 200.620 Requirements. (24 CFR Part 200)
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With respect to all FHA subsidized or unsubsidized programs in which the applicant hereafter participates (except for housing for which a conditional commitment has been issued prior to the effective date of these regulations), the applicant shall meet the following requirements or, if he contracts marketing responsibility to another party, be responsible for that party's carrying out the requirements: (a) Carry out an affirmative program to attract buyers or tenants, regardless of sex, handicap or familial status, of all minority and majority groups to the housing for initial sale or rental. An affirmative marketing program shall be in effect for each multifamily project throughout the life of the mortgage. Such a program shall typically involve publicizing to minority persons the availability of housing opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin, through the type of media customarily utilized by the applicant, including minority publications or other minority outlets which are available in the housing market area. All advertising shall include either the Department-approved Equal Housing Opportunity logo or slogan or statement and all advertising depicting persons shall depict persons of majority and minority groups, including both sexes. (b) Maintain a nondiscriminatory hiring policy in recruiting from both minority and majority groups, including both sexes and the handicapped, for staff engaged in the sale or rental of properties. (c) Instruct all employees and agents in writing and orally in the policy of nondiscrimination and fair housing. (d) Specifically solicit eligible buyers or tenants reported to the applicant by the Area or Insuring Office. (e) Prominently display in all offices in which sale or rental activity pertaining to the project or subdivision takes place the Department-approved Fair Housing Poster and include in any printed material used in connection with sales or rentals, the Department-approved Equal Housing Opportunity logo or slogan or statement. (f) Post in a conspicuous position on all FHA project sites a sign displaying prominently either the Department-approved Equal Housing Opportunity logo or slogan or statement.
Section 200.620 establishes affirmative marketing and nondiscrimination requirements for participants in FHA subsidized and unsubsidized programs. The rule requires that housing opportunities be actively promoted to both minority and majority groups across a range of protected characteristics—including race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, and national origin—through appropriate media channels. It also mandates nondiscriminatory hiring practices, written and oral fair housing training for staff, proper display of HUD-approved Fair Housing materials, and the posting of Equal Housing Opportunity signage at project sites. These obligations apply for the life of the mortgage on covered multifamily projects and cannot be delegated away: an applicant who contracts out marketing responsibilities remains accountable for compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators participating in FHA programs covered by 24 CFR § 200.620 generally maintain a documented affirmative marketing plan that reaches both minority and majority communities, including through minority-focused publications and media outlets available in the local housing market. Compliant operators ensure that all advertising incorporates the HUD-approved Equal Housing Opportunity logo, slogan, or statement, and that any advertising depicting people represents a diverse range of individuals. Staff involved in sales or rentals are typically trained in nondiscrimination policies both in writing and orally, and HUD-approved Fair Housing Posters are prominently displayed in all relevant offices and on project sites. Operators who delegate marketing to a third party under § 200.620 remain responsible for ensuring that party meets all of these same requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR § 200.620, prospective and current tenants of FHA-covered multifamily housing have an interest in knowing that the property owner or manager is required to actively market to all groups regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, and to maintain nondiscriminatory practices in staffing and tenant outreach. If Fair Housing Posters or Equal Housing Opportunity materials are absent from a project's offices or site, or if marketing appears to exclude certain groups, these may be indicators of a potential compliance issue under § 200.620. Tenants and applicants who believe these requirements are not being met can explore options such as filing a complaint with HUD, raising the issue with a local fair housing organization, or consulting a tenant-rights group familiar with federal fair housing obligations.
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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