The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination by providers in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on the following criteria (protected classes): race or color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. Aging services providers must comply with Fair Housing laws that are wide-ranging and impact numerous operational aspects of senior living. The following resources provide guidance and tips on how to comply with Fair Housing laws.
Fair Housing Overview Resources
- The Fair Housing Act and Americans With Disabilities Act: What Senior Living Providers Need to Know
- Importance of Incorporating Fair Housing into Staff Training
- HUD Overview of Fair Housing Act
Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications
- Joint Statement of HUD and DOJ: Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act
- Joint Statement of HUD and DOJ: Reasonable Modifications Under the Fair Housing Act
Advertising and Marketing
Assistance and Service Animals
- HUD FHEO Notice 2013-01: Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-Funded Programs
- DOJ Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA
Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA)
Limited English Proficiency
Miscellaneous Issues
- HUD Guidance for Public Housing Agencies (PHA) and Owners of Federally-Assisted Housing on Excluding the Use of Arrest Records in Housing Decisions
- Article on Fair Housing – Ensuring Access
- HUD Notice 2015-06: Program Eligibility in Multifamily Assisted and Insured Housing Programs in Accordance with HUD’s Equal Access Rule (sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status)