15 Ark. Code of Rules § 86-203
Fair housing
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15 CAR § 86-203. Fair housing. (a) During the on-site visit, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority’s staff, in addition to interviewing tenants, will check the following: (1) Posting of Equal Housing Opportunity symbol on all advertising and exterior property signs; (2) Display of the Equal Housing Opportunity sign in office where tenant applications are taken; (3) Existence of acceptable number and location of accessible units, parking spaces, and their proximity to ramps, etc.; (4) Maintenance of waiting lists and sign-in sheets; (5) Diverse placement of accessible units for the disabled; (6) Safe and sanitary condition of accessible units for the disabled; (7) Utilization of a current Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (the authority can provide necessary forms if owner needs assistance in developing and implementing a plan); (8) Documentation of affirmative fair housing marketing and outreach efforts; and (9)(A) Records used to collect racial data on the head of household. (B) This information is for statistical purposes only. (b) Requirements for new buildings. In buildings that were ready for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, and have an elevator and four (4) or more units: (1) Public and common areas must be accessible to persons with disabilities; (2) Doors and hallways must be wide enough for wheelchairs; (3) The main entrance for the building must be at least thirty-two inches (32”) wide, measured between the face of the door and opposite doorjamb; and (4) All units must have: (A) An accessible route into and through the unit; (B) Accessible light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls; (C) Reinforced bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars; and (D) Kitchens and bathrooms that can be used by people in wheelchairs. (c) The authority may request additional information for statistical purposes. (d)(1) In an effort to assist funded housing partners and entities to comply with federal fair housing laws and meet state fair housing objectives, the authority will partner with the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission. (2) The commission will provide training and certification for the authority’s housing program applicants.
Section 86-203 establishes fair housing compliance requirements for housing properties overseen by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA). During on-site visits, ADFA staff review equal housing opportunity postings, accessible unit placement, affirmative fair housing marketing plans, and racial data records. Buildings with elevators and four or more units that were ready for first occupancy after March 13, 1991 must meet specific physical accessibility standards, including door widths, accessible routes, and wheelchair-usable kitchens and bathrooms.
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Under § 86-203, compliant operators typically display the Equal Housing Opportunity symbol on advertising and exterior signs, maintain an active Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan, and keep documentation of outreach efforts. Properties subject to the post-March 13, 1991 construction standards ensure accessible common areas, appropriately wide doors, reinforced bathroom walls, and wheelchair-accessible kitchens. Owners may partner with the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission, which offers training and certification to help meet these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-203 gives tenants the right to live in a property that meets fair housing standards, including proper equal opportunity postings and accessible unit conditions. During ADFA on-site visits, staff interview tenants and review waiting lists and sign-in sheets, providing an avenue for concerns to surface. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may contact the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission or a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available 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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