Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted and Conducted Programs (On the Basis of Disability) (14.404)
Program
14.404 Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted and Conducted Programs (On the Basis of Disability)
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Authorization
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 (Parts 8 and 9), as amended.
Program Number
14.404
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federally assisted programs (Part 8) and federally conducted programs (Part 9).
Types of Assistance
Investigation of Complaints.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Pertains to all Housing and Urban Development Programs of Federal financial assistance except contracts of insurance and guaranty (Part 8) programs conducted by the Department (Part 9).
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any individual feeling aggrieved because of an alleged discriminatory action in a HUD-assisted or HUD-conducted program or activity on the basis of disability may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Complaints may be sent to any Local HUD Field Office Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC Office.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. Complaints may be amended; notification letter sent to complainant and recipient within 10 days of receipt of complaint.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
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.
Program Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2002, 525 complaints were received under section 504. In fiscal year 2002, 108 Section 504 compliance reviews were initiated.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0143-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Nondiscrimination Based on Disability in Federally Assisted and Federally Conducted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 8 and Part 9).
Related Programs
None.
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
Milton Turner, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 5240, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-2333, ext. 7057. E-mail: Milton_Turner@hud.gov.
Web Site Address
http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/fheoindx.html
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
