HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 2-24
Applicability (HUD Occupancy Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4)
Operative Text
This section covers the nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements applicable to
the occupancy of existing housing for which the owner receives federal financial
assistance.
NOTE: For the related accessibility requirements that apply to the development
of new properties, refer to the HUD Handbooks and other HUD guidance specific
to the program providing assistance to the project, the Section 504 regulations
and program regulations.HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 2-24 establishes that nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements apply to the occupancy of existing housing whenever the property owner receives federal financial assistance. This provision sets the scope for those requirements, distinguishing them from the separate accessibility standards that govern the construction or development of new federally assisted properties. Owners and residents of covered existing housing are subject to these rules, while new construction is directed to other applicable HUD guidance and Section 504 regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating federally assisted existing housing should be aware that HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 2-24 defines the applicability of nondiscrimination and accessibility obligations tied to their federal financial assistance. Compliant operators generally maintain occupancy policies and physical accommodations that align with these requirements throughout the life of the assisted housing. For properties undergoing new development or construction, operators typically consult the program-specific HUD handbooks and Section 504 regulations referenced in this provision's note, as those rules govern development-phase accessibility separately.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in federally assisted existing housing are protected by the nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements whose scope is defined in HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 CHG-4 § 2-24. If a tenant believes these requirements are not being met, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or raising the issue with a local tenant-rights organization familiar with federally assisted housing programs. Understanding that § 2-24 covers occupancy of existing assisted housing — rather than new construction — can help tenants identify which set of rules applies to their situation.
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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