HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 2-9

A.      HUD-subsidized multifamily housing properties are subject to Civil Rights
                Related Program Requirements developed under civil rights authorities. These
                requirements reflect HUD’s obligation to ensure that the programs and activities
                that receive federal funds comply with federal civil rights laws.

        B.      Some of the Civil Rights Related Program Requirements include, but are not
                limited to, the items listed below.

                1.      Occupancy policies, which include the following:

                        a.       Application requirements;

                        b.       Waiting list requirements; and

                        c.       Tenant selection requirements.

                2.      Use of residency preferences in a manner that does not have a disparate
                        impact on members of any class of individuals protected by federal civil
                        rights laws.

                3.      Consistent maintenance requirements; and

                4.      Consistent policies across properties owned by the same owner to ensure
                        against steering, segregation, or other discriminatory practices.

        C.      **Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English
                Proficiency (LEP). Executive Order (E.O.) 13166 requires Federal agencies
                and grantees to take affirmative steps to communicate with persons who need
                services or information in a language other than English.

                1.      Housing owners must take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access
                        to the information and services they provide for persons with LEP. This
                        may include interpreter services and/or written materials translated into
                        other languages.

                2.      HUD specific LEP Guidance, “Final Guidance to Federal Financial
                        Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National
                        Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons” was
                        published in the Federal Register on January 22, 2007.”