New HUD Guidance on the Review Process for Assessments of Fair Housing
Last week, HUD published a new document that will assist program participants in understanding how the Department will conduct its review of an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) and apply the two standards established in Section 5.162 of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule. HUD will not accept an AFH if:
- The AFH is inconsistent with fair housing or civil rights requirements; or
- The AFH is substantially incomplete.
The document also describes the general principles that will guide HUD reviewers as they apply the two standards and additional information related to HUD’s review. Also included are examples of reasons that HUD will not accept an AFH, an explanation of why the AFH would be substantially incomplete or inconsistent with fair housing or civil rights requirements, and the corrective actions HUD will seek.
Visit the NAHRO Resource Center for more information on the AFFH rule and requirements.