24 C.F.R. § 5.524
§ 5.524 Compliance with nondiscrimination requirements. (24 CFR Part 5)
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The responsible entity shall administer the restrictions on use of assisted housing by noncitizens with ineligible immigration status imposed by this part in conformity with all applicable nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements, including, but not limited to, title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d-5) and the implementing regulations in 24 CFR part 1, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and the implementing regulations in 24 CFR part 8, the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and the implementing regulations in 24 CFR part 100.
Section 5.524 establishes that whenever a responsible entity—such as a public housing authority or other federally assisted housing administrator—applies the immigration-status eligibility rules found in 24 CFR Part 5, it must do so in a way that is fully consistent with federal civil rights and equal opportunity laws. Those laws include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Fair Housing Act. In practical terms, this means that immigration-status screening cannot be carried out in a manner that discriminates on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and administrators of federally assisted housing programs covered by 24 CFR Part 5 § 5.524 are generally expected to apply immigration-status eligibility determinations through uniform, documented procedures that do not vary based on an applicant's or resident's race, national origin, disability, or other federally protected class. Compliant operators typically train staff on the intersection of immigration-status rules and fair housing obligations, and they review their screening and verification processes to ensure those processes align with Title VI, Section 504, and the Fair Housing Act. Maintaining consistent written policies and records helps demonstrate that eligibility decisions under Part 5 are made on permissible grounds alone.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 24 CFR Part 5 § 5.524, applicants and residents in federally assisted housing retain their civil rights protections even when an administrator is making immigration-status eligibility determinations. If a person believes that an eligibility decision was influenced by their race, national origin, disability, or another protected characteristic rather than by the immigration-status rules themselves, that concern may be raised with the relevant housing authority, HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, or a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization. Understanding both the immigration-status rules in Part 5 and the civil rights laws referenced in § 5.524 can help individuals identify whether a potential violation has occurred.
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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