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HUD Handbook 4350.3: Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs

2-1 Introduction

HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 — Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States

  • A. Owners of HUD-subsidized multifamily properties are subject to several important federal civil rights laws affecting both admission and occupancy. These requirements seek to ensure that all applicants have equal access to affordable housing and that owners treat all tenants equitably. In addition, states and local jurisdictions often establish their own civil rights laws that affect rental housing.

  • B. This chapter provides an overview of key federal civil rights and nondiscrimination requirements that pertain to admissions and occupancy in properties subject to this handbook. It also presents examples to help explain these requirements and notes how to address circumstances when federal, state, and local requirements overlap.

  • C. The remaining chapters in the handbook will also refer to these requirements as they apply to the admissions or occupancy activities covered in that chapter.

  • D.

  • This chapter is organized into four sections:

  • Section 1: Applicable Laws provides an overview of key civil rights laws relevant to occupancy in HUD-subsidized multifamily housing.

  • Section 2: Nondiscrimination Requirements Under the Fair Housing Act summarizes the key nondiscrimination requirements established under the Fair Housing Act that are applicable to multifamily housing.

  • Section 3: Additional Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Requirements for Persons with Disabilities explains the requirements and procedures that owners of HUD-subsidized multifamily housing must follow to ensure nondiscrimination and accessibility of their properties to persons with disabilities as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Fair Housing Act.

  • Section 4: Housing Discrimination Complaints and Compliance Reviews provides information about an owner’s responsibilities in the event of a housing discrimination complaint and key references regarding fair housing compliance reviews.

HUD Occupancy Handbook Chapter 2: Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination Requirements

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