Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs (On the Basis of Race, Color, or National Origin)
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission through high ethical standards, management and accountability, and by forming partnerships with community organizations.
Program Accomplishments
During Fiscal Year 2007, 702 complaints were received under Title VI and 62 compliance reviews were initiated. HUD estimated that in Fiscal Year 2008, 598 complaints will be received and 114 compliance reviews initiated.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Pertains to all housing and urban development programs that receive Federal financial assistance from HUD, except contracts of insurance and guaranty.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Persons believing they have been subjected to a discriminatory action on the basis of race, color or national origin may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Complaints may be sent to any HUD Local Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Complaints must be received within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. May be amended.
Authorization
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title VI.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Recipients may request a hearing.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0143-0-1-999.
Obigations
(Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Housing and Urban Development's Title VI Regulation is published at 24 CFR Part 1.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
HUD Local Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Lynn Grosso, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 5226, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-2904, ext. 5361. E-mail: Lynn.M.Grosso@hud.gov.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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