HUD HCV Guidebook § 2.2
Executive Orders 11063 and 12892 (HUD HCV Guidebook)
Operative Text
Executive Order 11063, signed by President Kennedy on November 20, 1962, preceded the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This order was amended by Executive Order 12892 and together they prohibit discrimination, including segregation based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin in the sale, leasing, rental, or other disposition of properties and facilities owned or operated by the Federal government or provided with Federal funds. For HUD’s regulations implementing these Executive Orders, see 24 CFR parts 107 and 121.
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 2.2 describes two Executive Orders—11063 and 12892—that together bar discriminatory treatment in housing transactions involving federally owned or federally funded properties. The protected characteristics covered include race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, and national origin. HUD's implementing regulations for these orders appear at 24 CFR parts 107 and 121.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 2.2, operators of federally assisted or federally owned housing are expected to apply consistent, non-discriminatory practices across all aspects of leasing and rental activity. Compliant operators typically maintain written policies that address each protected class named in Executive Orders 11063 and 12892, and they train staff accordingly. HUD's detailed regulatory requirements are found at 24 CFR parts 107 and 121, which serve as the operational framework for these obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
HUD Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook § 2.2 reflects longstanding federal protections against housing discrimination in properties that receive or are owned by the federal government. Tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination based on a characteristic covered by Executive Orders 11063 and 12892 may consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with fair housing law. The underlying regulatory detail is set out in 24 CFR parts 107 and 121, which can help clarify what conduct is covered.
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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