HUD's Equal Access and Gender Identity Rules

HUD's Equal Access and Gender Identity Rules

Equal Access Self Assessment tool on the HUD Exchange:

• https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/resources-for-lgbt-homelessness/#self-assessment-for-shelters-and-projects

Visit HUD Exchange LGBT Homelessness Resource Page:

• https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/resources-for-lgbt-homelessness/#resources-for-homeless-lgbt-individuals-in-crisis

Materials available on the page include:

• Resources for people in crisis
• Web link and phone number to report violations

File complaints at:

• https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint

Or call (800) 669-9777

Clarifies the term "family" and "family unit", as used in the HUD programs, see:

• https://www.hudexchange.info/faqs/1529/how-is-the-definition-of-family-that-was-included/

FAQs can be found at:

• https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/ovw/legacy/2014/06/20/faqs-ngc-vawa.pdf