There must be reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, for which the owner/landlord cannot refuse. This includes changes in rules, policies, practices, and services. If the housing unit is a multifamily dwelling, changes must be made that will make the building accessible and usable. 42 U.S.C. §§ 3604(3)(A)-(3)(B) (2018)

Accommodations for people with disabilities in the Fair Housing Act

It is prohibited to refuse/deny to sell or rent a housing facility to someone because of their race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability. 42  U.S.C. § 3604(f)(1)(A)-(f)(2)(C) (2018)


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The areas of the Fair Housing Act that specifically address protections for people with disabilities. 

Discrimination in Housing Based Upon Disability

The practices considered discriminatory as outlined in the Fair Housing Act is listed under 42 U.S.C § 3602(f) (2018). This includes sections 3604, 3605, 3606, and 3617 in 42 U.S.C § 3601. 

 Discriminatory Housing Practice Meaning

Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. (2018)


The Fair Housing Act 


The act defines disability as an individual who has a mental or physical impairment that impacts one or more major life activities. Qualifying mental and physical impairments under the Fair Housing Act include blindness, hearing impairment, mobility impairment, HIV infection, alcoholism, drug addiction, chronic fatigue, learning disability, head injury, and mental illness 42 U.S.C § 3602(H)(1-3) (2018).


The Definition of Disability Under the Fair Housing Act 

The DOJ Civil Rights Division is responsible for recognizing and addressing any barriers in a built environment that limit full inclusion and equality to persons with disabilities. 

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