Complying with the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Requirements
Gain a better understanding of the Fair Housing Act (FHA)
accessibility requirements.
Providing a Safe Harbor.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
recognizes certain codes and standards that comply with FHA
accessibility requirements. These codes and standards are
called 'safe harbor' documents. For example, the 2003 International
Building Code is a 'safe harbor' document because it meets
or exceeds the requirements in the FHAG. If a building complies
with the 2003 IBC, it complies with the FHAG. Click
here to learn more about how the IBC works with the FHA.
Read the press releases from ICC and NSA by clicking
here.
The workshops are sponsored by HUD's Office of Fair Housing
& Equal Opportunity (HUD FHEO). HUD FHEO awarded a grant
to the International Code Council and the United Spinal Association
to provide education, outreach and assistance on the FHA requirements.
State and Local Governments can
take Action. States are required to comply with the
FHA. However, not all states are currently meeting the accessibility
provisions. Legislative materials have been developed to assist
state and local government officials and their staff in understanding
the importance of adopting one of the safe harbor codes.
Improving the Accessibility of Buildings.
If you would like to learn more information about improving
the accessibility of buildings for people with disabilities,
click
here.
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