24 C.F.R. § 983.102
§ 983.102 Housing accessibility for persons with disabilities. (24 CFR Part 983)
Operative Text
(a) Program accessibility. The housing must comply with program accessibility requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8. The PHA shall ensure that the percentage of accessible dwelling units complies with the requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), as implemented by HUD's regulations at 24 CFR part 8, subpart C. (b) Design and construction. Housing first occupied after March 13, 1991, must comply with design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and implementing regulations at 24 CFR 100.205, as applicable.
Under 24 CFR Part 983 § 983.102, housing participating in the project-based voucher program must meet two overlapping federal accessibility frameworks. First, the property must satisfy the program accessibility standards of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that a defined percentage of dwelling units be accessible to persons with disabilities, as detailed in HUD's regulations at 24 CFR part 8. Second, housing that was first occupied after March 13, 1991, must also conform to the design and construction standards established by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, covering features such as accessible common areas and adaptable unit interiors.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators participating in the project-based voucher program should be familiar with the dual compliance obligations set out in § 983.102. A compliant operator generally maintains the required percentage of accessible units consistent with 24 CFR part 8, subpart C, and works with the PHA to verify that those units are available and properly designated. For properties first occupied after March 13, 1991, operators also document that design and construction features meet the Fair Housing Amendments Act standards at 24 CFR 100.205, including accessible routes, common areas, and adaptable unit features.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 983.102, tenants with disabilities have federally backed rights to accessible housing within the project-based voucher program, including a requirement that a set percentage of units meet Section 504 accessibility standards. Tenants who believe a property is not meeting these obligations may raise the issue with the administering PHA, file a complaint with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, or contact a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available enforcement paths. Reviewing the requirements of 24 CFR part 8 and 24 CFR 100.205 can help tenants understand what accessibility features are generally expected in their 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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