NAHMA USDA Update: RD Provides Updated Guidance on Section 504 Compliance

January 14, 2022

Dear NAHMA Members,

RD has recently published an updated Unnumbered Letter (UL) 1-4-22 providing guidance for complying with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, and Department Regulation 7 CFR 15b as it pertains to RD Multi-Family Housing Sections 514, 515, 516, 521, and 538/515 housing programs.

To read the full Unnumbered Letter 1-4-22 (also attached), click here.

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