Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Entities
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, 305 complaints were received and four compliance reviews were conducted. HUD estimates that in Fiscal Year 2008, 288 complaints will be received and eight compliance reviews conducted.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Pertains to all programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to State and local government, public housing, and housing assistance and referral.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals who believe they have been subjected to a Title II violation by a HUD-assisted recipient or a public entity involved in housing, housing assistance or housing referral 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 Office or to the Department of Justice.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Complaints must be received within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. Complaints may be amended.
Authorization
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title II.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
May request a review of HUD's findings.
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
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (28 CFR Part 35).
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, S.W., 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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