Builder & Provider Resources
Accessibility Analysis of Model Building Codes
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.
Accessibility Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions on accessibility guidelines of the Fair Housing Act.
Accessible Housing Information
Accessible Space, Incorporated
Accessible, Adaptable & Universal Design
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Requirements
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings & Facilities
Contains the scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by entities covered by the ADA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design
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.
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.
Common Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Errors & Omissions in New Construction & Alterations
Compliance with Fair Housing Act for Low Income Housing Tax Credit Properties
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Multifamily Funding Programs
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Multifamily Housing Information
Disability-related Housing Rights & Resources
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.
Fair Housing Act Design & Construction Requirements
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.
Fair Housing Act Design Manual
Field Guide to Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
Government Program to Create More Barrier-Free Housing
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.
Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program & Low Income Housing Tax Credits
Home Modification - Online Education
Ideas & Instructions for Building an Accessible Bathroom
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits: Helping Meet the Demand for Affordable Rental Housing
National Council of State Housing Agencies Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) Information
National Council on Disability - Promoting Full Access
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing & Home Modification
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).
Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act
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.
Reasonable Modifications Under the Fair Housing Act
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Universal Design
Resources for Affordable Housing
State Housing Finance Agencies
State by State Listing of Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs)
Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities (Section 811)
The Section 811 Supportive Housing Program for Persons with Disabilities provides funding to developers of housing for disabled, low-income households.
U.S. Access Board Publications
Links to text and PDF versions of rules, guidelines, notices, studies, reports and certain accessibility laws.
Understanding Universal Design & Access Modification
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
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.
Web-based Education Course on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
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.