DisabilityInfo.gov: Housing: Builder & Provider Resources

Contains Federal Register Notice of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's review of four model building codes. Describes the difference between the codes and the design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act.

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Frequently asked questions on accessibility guidelines of the Fair Housing Act.

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Accessible housing information and news for people with disabilities, housing officials, builders and designers.

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Home page of the largest nonprofit operator of supportive housing for people with disabilities in the U.S.

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Clarifies the differences between the terms "accessible," "adaptable" and "universal" design.

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Guidelines to ensure that buildings, facilities and vehicles covered by the law are accessible, in terms of architecture and design, transportation and communication to individuals with disabilities.

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Contains the scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by entities covered by the ADA.

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Checklist from the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division designed to help hotels, motels, inns and other places of lodging comply with the ADA and be accessible to people with disabilities.

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One of two standards (along with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards) for new construction and alterations under the ADA for state and local government facilities. In addition to being incorporated into local building codes, they are a good source for univeral design concepts when building or remodeling private homes.

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AARP's Beyond 50 report presents a new agenda for examining, building and retrofitting communities to support successful aging. Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide is also available. Both documents are in .pdf format.

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Web site of a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center that evaluates, develops and promotes accessible and universal design in buildings and related products.

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Lists a sampling of common accessibility errors or omissions that have been identified through the Department of Justice's ongoing enforcement efforts.

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Memorandum Of Understanding among the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice.

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National Council on Disability report identifies barriers to developing livable communities and sheds light on potential methods for overcoming these barriers.

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Information on a number of financing and grant programs available for multifamily developers.

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Information from HUD on multifamily housing, including notices of funding opportunities and complaint information.

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Answers to frequently asked questions about the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law.

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Certification program designed to encourage builders of single-family homes and townhomes to incorporate mobility/accessibility features.

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Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provide builders and developers with technical guidance on how to comply with specific accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act.

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Provides information about the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Act Design Manual, which assists designers and builders in meeting the accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act.

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Initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements.

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Information for realtors on the LIHTC program including background, appraisal issues and case studies of success.

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Announces a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initiative that provides homebuilders, developers, architects and designers with access to the latest training and technical guidance on how to comply with accessible design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act.

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Information on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) HOME program and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, created by Congress to generate equity capital for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing.

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Home Modifications Practitioners Program and Executive Certificate in Home Modification Program.

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Information and ideas on what to consider when building an accessible bathroom for people with disabilities or the elderly.

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Fact sheet from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, a way that the federal government funds the construction of new rental housing and the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rental housing for low-income households.

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Information regarding the LIHTC program, which was developed to encourage the construction and rehabilitation of apartments affordable to low-income families by offering a credit or reduction in tax liability for the owners or developers of such housing.

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Information on the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision, which affirmed the right of individuals with disabilities to live in the community rather than in institutions whenever possible.

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Works to increase the availability of home modifications so that the elderly and disabled persons have the choice to live in a supportive environment. See the frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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Joint statement of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice that provides technical assistance regarding the rights and obligations of persons with disabilities and housing providers under the Fair Housing Act relating to reasonable accommodations.

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Technical assistance document on the rights and obligations of persons with disabilities and housing providers relating to reasonable modifications under the Fair Housing Act.

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Part of the State University of New York at Buffalo, RERC researches and develops critical tools for advancing the field of universal design and works to apply those tools to develop products and places through industry partnerships.

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Provides basic information on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits including what they are, how they work, what projects are eligible and how to get started.

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Information on State Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs), state-chartered authorities established to help meet the affordable housing needs of the residents of their states.

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Contact information by state for HFAs, state-chartered authorities established to help meet the affordable housing needs of the residents of their states.

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The Section 811 Supportive Housing Program for Persons with Disabilities provides funding to developers of housing for disabled, low-income households.

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Links to text and PDF versions of rules, guidelines, notices, studies, reports and certain accessibility laws.

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Information on universal design, home modifications and retrofitting from a conference sponsored by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office on Disability.

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One of two standards (along with the Standards for Accessible Design) for new construction and alterations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for state and local government facilities. In addition to being incorporated into local building codes, they are a good source for univeral design concepts when building or remodeling private homes.

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The U.S. Access Board and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have developed this the four-part course focusing on supplements to ADAAG that cover public sector facilities, including courthouses and prisons, and building elements designed for children's use.

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