HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 2-3
Key Regulations and Statute (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
This paragraph identifies key regulatory and statutory citations pertaining to Section 1:
Applicable Laws. The citations and their title (or topic) are listed below:
A. 24 CFR, part 1 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
B. 24 CFR, part 8 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
C. 24 CFR, part 100 et seq Fair Housing Act
D. 24 CFR, part 146 Age Discrimination Act of 1975
E. 24 CFR 200.600 Affirmative Fair Marketing Regulations
F. 24 CFR 880.612a, 881.601, 883.701, 884.223a, 886.329a (Allows preference for
occupancy by elderly families in certain Section 8 developments)
G. 42 U.S.C. 13641 Title VI, Subtitle D of Housing and Community Development Act
of 1992 (Sets forth criteria under which certain HUD-subsidized multifamily
properties can choose to serve elderly only, or set-aside a portion of the property
for elderly only)
H. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), effective July 11, 1988;
individual copies are available from the Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20004-
1111, Telephone: 202-272-0080, TTY: 202-272-0082, email address:
info@access-board.gov. Orders of 25 or more copies will be referred to the
publisher.HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 2-3 serves as a reference index, consolidating the key federal laws and regulations that govern fair housing, nondiscrimination, and accessibility requirements for HUD-assisted multifamily housing programs. These include civil rights protections, fair housing rules, age discrimination prohibitions, affirmative marketing requirements, and accessibility standards. The section also points to specific provisions that allow certain Section 8 developments to give preference to elderly families or restrict occupancy to elderly residents under defined criteria.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of HUD-assisted multifamily properties should treat HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 2-3 as a foundational compliance checklist, since it maps out the federal statutes and regulations—from Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to the Fair Housing Act and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards—that shape day-to-day management obligations. Compliant operators generally maintain familiarity with each cited authority, ensure their marketing and tenant-selection practices align with affirmative fair marketing regulations at 24 CFR 200.600, and verify that any elderly-preference policies are grounded in the specific regulatory provisions identified in the section. Properties seeking to designate units or entire developments for elderly occupancy must confirm they meet the criteria set out in 42 U.S.C. 13641 and the related CFR citations listed in this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 2-3 identifies the federal civil rights and fair housing laws that protect residents and applicants in HUD-assisted housing, including protections based on race, disability, age, and familial status. Tenants who believe a property's admissions, marketing, or occupancy practices may conflict with any of these cited laws—such as the Fair Housing Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—can raise those concerns as a potential violation when interacting with management or when filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenant-rights organizations and HUD's fair housing resources can help individuals understand which of the laws referenced in this provision may apply to their circumstances.
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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