24 C.F.R. § 891.820
§ 891.820 Civil rights requirements. (24 CFR Part 891)
Operative Text
The mixed-finance development must comply with the following: all fair housing and accessibility requirements, including the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act; the requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; accessibility requirements, project standards, and site and neighborhood standards under 24 CFR 891.120, 891.125, 891.210, 891.310, and 891.320, as applicable; and 24 CFR 8.4(b)(5), which prohibits the selection of a site or location which has the purpose or effect of excluding persons with disabilities from federally assisted programs or activities.
Under 24 CFR Part 891 § 891.820, mixed-finance developments receiving federal assistance must meet a layered set of civil rights obligations. These include fair housing design and construction standards, nondiscrimination requirements for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and site-selection rules that prohibit choosing locations in ways that effectively shut out people with disabilities from federally assisted programs. The provision draws together several existing regulatory frameworks to ensure that both the physical environment and the decision-making process behind a development remain inclusive.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers of mixed-finance developments subject to § 891.820 generally ensure that architectural plans meet Fair Housing Act design and construction standards and that the property satisfies the accessibility benchmarks referenced in the applicable sections of 24 CFR Part 891. Compliant operators also document that site selection was not made in a way that excludes people with disabilities from federally assisted programs, consistent with the site-location prohibition in 24 CFR 8.4(b)(5). Maintaining records of how accessibility and fair housing requirements were addressed during design, construction, and site selection is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 891.820, residents and applicants at mixed-finance developments have the right to expect that the property was designed, built, and sited in accordance with fair housing and disability-accessibility standards. If a tenant believes these requirements have not been met—for example, if accessible features are absent or the site appears to have been chosen in a way that limits access for people with disabilities—general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with HUD or raising the violation in any relevant administrative proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with fair housing law can help individuals understand what these protections mean in practice.
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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