24 C.F.R. § 574.603
§ 574.603 Nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. (24 CFR Part 574)
Operative Text
Within the population eligible for this program, the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements set forth in 24 CFR part 5 and the following requirements apply: (a) Fair housing requirements. (1) Grantees and project sponsors shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101-12213) and implementing regulations at 28 CFR part 35 (States and local government grantees) and part 36 (public accommodations and requirements for certain types of short-term housing assistance). (2) Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Orders 11375, 11478, 12086, and 12107 (3 CFR, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339; 3 CFR, 1966-1970 Comp., p. 684; 3 CFR, 1966-1970 Comp., p. 803; 3 CFR 1978 Comp., p. 230; and 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 264) (Equal Employment Opportunity) does not apply to this program. (b) Affirmative outreach. A grantee or project sponsor must adopt procedures to ensure that all persons who qualify for the assistance, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, familial status, or handicap, know of the availability of the HOPWA program, including facilities and services accessible to persons with a handicap, and maintain evidence of implementation of the procedures.
Section 574.603 establishes that grantees and project sponsors operating under the HOPWA program must follow federal nondiscrimination standards, including those protecting people with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The provision also requires that outreach efforts actively reach all income-eligible individuals regardless of characteristics such as race, religion, sex, age, national origin, familial status, or disability status. Notably, the equal employment opportunity requirements tied to Executive Order 11246 are explicitly carved out and do not apply to this program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and grantees administering HOPWA assistance under § 574.603 are generally expected to maintain written outreach procedures that document how they inform all potentially eligible individuals about available housing opportunities and services, including those accessible to people with disabilities. Compliance with ADA requirements—covering physical accessibility and program access—is a baseline obligation for state, local, and public accommodation grantees under this section. Keeping records that demonstrate these outreach and accessibility procedures have actually been implemented is a standard part of program administration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 574.603, individuals who believe they were denied information about or access to HOPWA assistance because of a protected characteristic such as race, disability, or national origin may have grounds to raise a nondiscrimination concern. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or contacting a local tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance on available options. Reviewing the outreach records that grantees are required to maintain may also be relevant when exploring whether proper procedures were followed.
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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