24 C.F.R. § 983.8
§ 983.8 Equal opportunity requirements. (24 CFR Part 983)
Operative Text
(a) The PBV program requires compliance with all equal opportunity requirements under federal law and regulation, including the authorities cited at 24 CFR 5.105(a). (b) The PHA must comply with the PHA Plan civil rights and affirmatively furthering fair housing certification submitted by the PHA in accordance with 24 CFR 903.7(o).
Under § 983.8, the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program is bound by all federal equal opportunity and fair housing laws, including those referenced at 24 CFR 5.105(a). Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) administering PBV programs must also honor the civil rights and affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) commitments they certified to in their PHA Plans under 24 CFR 903.7(o). This provision ensures that both the administration of vouchers and the housing opportunities they support are carried out without unlawful discrimination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers participating in a PBV program operate within a framework that requires full compliance with federal equal opportunity laws as outlined in § 983.8. Compliant operators generally ensure their tenant selection, marketing, and leasing practices align with the fair housing obligations that flow through the PHA's program requirements. Reviewing the applicable PHA Plan certifications and the authorities cited at 24 CFR 5.105(a) helps operators understand the full scope of these obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 983.8 means that the PBV program must be administered in accordance with federal equal opportunity and fair housing protections, and tenants have rights under those frameworks. If a tenant believes they have experienced discrimination in connection with a PBV-assisted unit, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with HUD or the local PHA, or contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance. Fair housing organizations can help identify which federal, state, or local protections may apply to a given situation.
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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