Appendix 2 Quality Control Plans and Identity of Interest
A.5.2.1 Statutory Requirements
HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide, HUD Handbook 4430.G (2020 ed., rev. Mar. 19, 2021) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States
A. Most properties proposed for multifamily mortgage insurance are subject to and must observe one or more accessibility statutes and related regulatory and architectural requirements. Lenders must ensure
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that accessibility requirements are accurately applied to projects by Borrowers, design professionals, Needs Assessors and Lender Construction Analysts and Underwriters. Persons engaged in preparing applications must be knowledgeable in relevant Federal, State and local statutes and standards, which include:
The Fair Housing Act Design and Construction requirements . These apply to all covered multifamily dwellings built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 (details in Appendix 5, Section A.5.2.3).
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This applies to all Federally assisted programs, services and activities, including housing (details in Appendix 5, Section A.5.2.4).
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Title III of the ADA applies to public accommodations and commercial facilities and to any such portion of a multifamily property. Title II obligates all state and local government organizations (including state and local housing and community development agencies) to make their programs and facilities, including multifamily housing programs and facilities, accessible in accordance with certain regulatory and architectural requirements (details in Appendix 5, Section A.5.2.5).
State and Local Accessibility Laws. State and Local codes and standards may require greater accessibility than the Federal standards listed above. Where State or Local requirements exceed or vary from the Federal standards, the provisions applicable to particular elements of facilities that provide greater accessibility for persons with disabilities will prevail.
B. The following table summarizes the applicable Federal and HUD[1] accessibility requirements applicable to multifamily properties proposed for mortgage insurance.
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