Non-Discrimination in the Community Development Block Grant Program (On the Basis of Race, Color, Na
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, 56 complaints were received under Section 109 and 14 compliance reviews were initiated. HUD estimates that 38 complaints will be received in Fiscal Year 2008 and 20 compliance reviews will be initiated.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Pertains to all Title I programs, including employment.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Persons believing they have been subjected to discriminatory action in a Title I program on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex 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 Local HUD Field Office Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Complaints should be received within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. May be amended.
Authorization
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, as amended.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Approximately 6 months.
Appeals
May request review within 30 days of preliminary "Letter of Finding."
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 regulations at 24 CFR Part 6.
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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