Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

This law bans discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in federally financed programs and activities.

42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Regs: 24 CFR Part 1

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

This law bans discrimination based on disability in federally financed programs and activities. Most notably, it requires landlords to pay for their tenants' reasonable modifications.

29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.

Regs: 24 CFR Part 8, Part 9

HOME Investment Partnerships Act / National Affordable Housing Act

This law bans discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in connection with HOME funding for very low-income individuals.

42 U.S.C. § 12832

Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974

This law bans discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and religion in programs and activities that get financial assistance from HUD's Community Development and Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

42 U.S.C. § 5309

Regs: 24 CFR Part 6

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

This law bans discrimination based on disability in programs, services, and activities provided or made available by public entities. In the housing context, violations occur in connection with state and local public housing, housing assistance, and housing referrals.

42 USC § 12131 et seq.

Regs: 28 CFR Part 35

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968

This law requires that buildings and facilities designed, constructed, altered, or leased with certain federal funds after September 1969 must be accessible to and useable by people with disabilities.

42 USC § 4151 et seq.

Regs: 24 CFR Part 40, Part 41

Age Discrimination Act of 1975

This law bans discrimination based on age in federally financed programs and activities.

42 USC §§ 6101-6107

Regs: 24 CFR Part 146