24 C.F.R. § 200.929a
§ 200.929a Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines. (24 CFR Part 200)
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Builders and developers may use the Department's Fair Housing Accessibility Guideline when designing or constructing covered multifamily dwelling units in order to comply with the Fair Housing Act. The Guidelines may be found in the 24 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A, Appendix II, titled Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines—Design Guidelines for Accessible/Adaptable Dwellings.
Section 200.929a identifies an official federal resource that builders and developers may consult when designing or constructing covered multifamily housing. The Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, published as an appendix to 24 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A, offer a recognized pathway for meeting the accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act. Using these guidelines is voluntary, but doing so signals alignment with federal accessibility standards for dwelling design.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and developers involved in covered multifamily construction often reference the guidelines described in § 200.929a as a practical design benchmark. Operators who follow these published accessibility standards generally demonstrate a good-faith effort to meet Fair Housing Act requirements during the building or renovation process. Keeping documentation of how design decisions align with these guidelines is a common practice among compliant developers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 200.929a, federal accessibility guidelines exist to help ensure that covered multifamily housing is designed to be accessible and adaptable. If you believe a building's design falls short of Fair Housing Act accessibility standards, you may have the option of raising that concern as a defense in a housing proceeding, filing a complaint with HUD, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about your options.
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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