Okla. Admin. Code § 330 § 330:45-1-3
No discrimination
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(a) Applications shall be reviewed and ranked in accordance with the terms of the RFP and these Chapter 45 Rules. No Applicant shall be arbitrarily rejected for participation in the State HOPWA Program because of the race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital or familial status or disability of the Applicant(s) or the persons it/they serves. (b) Recipients shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital or familial status or disability of any eligible Beneficiary or in connection with the employment or application for employment of any person retained by Recipient or funded under the State HOPWA Program. Recipients will be required to certify to OHFA that they will comply with antidiscrimination and fair housing requirements and agree to comply fully with the requirements of the fair housing requirements. (c) Recipient must comply with the following applicable laws:(1) The fair housing requirements of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601-19 and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 100; Executive Order 11063 and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 107; and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d); (2) Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended; and (3) All other applicable Federal and State laws, executive orders, rules and regulations and local governmental ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to any form of discrimination.
Oklahoma Administrative Code § 330:45-1-3 establishes a non-discrimination framework for the State HOPWA Program, which provides housing assistance for persons with HIV/AIDS. Applications must be reviewed and ranked on their merits, and no applicant may be turned away on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, religion, disability, or familial status. Recipients of HOPWA funding are similarly prohibited from discriminating against eligible beneficiaries or in their employment practices, and must certify compliance with federal fair housing laws including the Fair Housing Act and the Civil Rights Act.
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Organizations and agencies that receive State HOPWA Program funding under § 330:45-1-3 are expected to maintain written non-discrimination policies covering both service delivery and employment practices. Compliant recipients typically certify to the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) that they adhere to all applicable fair housing requirements, including those under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19) and the Civil Rights Act. Operators generally document their application review processes to demonstrate that rankings are based on program criteria rather than any protected characteristic.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Eligible beneficiaries seeking housing assistance through the State HOPWA Program are protected under § 330:45-1-3 from being denied services on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital or familial status, or disability. If a beneficiary believes a HOPWA recipient has discriminated against them, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with OHFA, contacting HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization. Individuals may also explore protections available under the Fair Housing Act and the Civil Rights Act as referenced in this provision.
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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