HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 4-11
Summary of Key Requirements (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
A. Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Requirements
Each multifamily property built or substantially rehabilitated since July 1972 must
develop and carry out an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (Form HUD-
935.2A). Projects built or rehabilitated before February 1972 are not required to
have a plan in the prescribed form, unless the plan is required by a housing
assistance contract. However, Owners must affirmatively market their units to
those least likely to apply.
B. Fair Housing Poster
Owners of HUD-subsidized multifamily housing must display the Equal Housing
Opportunity poster (i.e., Fair Housing Poster) in accordance with HUD
requirements.HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 4-11 establishes two baseline fair housing obligations for HUD-subsidized multifamily properties. First, properties built or substantially rehabilitated since July 1972 must have a formal Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (Form HUD-935.2A), and all covered owners—regardless of construction date—must actively reach out to groups least likely to apply for housing. Second, owners of HUD-subsidized multifamily housing are required to display the Equal Housing Opportunity poster in a manner consistent with HUD requirements. Together, these rules are designed to ensure that federally assisted housing is marketed and made accessible on a non-discriminatory basis.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 4-11, compliant operators of multifamily properties built or substantially rehabilitated since July 1972 maintain a current, executed Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan on Form HUD-935.2A and implement its outreach strategies to reach populations least likely to apply. Even for properties predating February 1972, owners generally conduct affirmative marketing efforts directed at underrepresented groups unless a housing assistance contract specifies otherwise. Compliant operators also ensure the Equal Housing Opportunity poster is prominently displayed in locations and formats that meet HUD's posting requirements.
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 § 4-11 gives prospective and current residents of HUD-subsidized multifamily housing a basis to expect that the property is being actively marketed to all eligible groups and that the Equal Housing Opportunity poster is visibly displayed. If a property appears to be failing these obligations—for example, if outreach seems to exclude certain communities or the required poster is absent—residents and applicants can raise these concerns with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenant-rights organizations and HUD's fair housing complaint process are among the general paths available for exploring whether a violation of § 4-11's requirements has occurred.
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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