Arkansas Fair Housing Act Design Manual

Adoption Info

Official title Arkansas Fair Housing Act Design Manual

Effective dates January 1, 2014 – Present

Adopts with amendments HUD Fair Housing Act Design Manual, Revised April 1998
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Overview The HUD Fair Housing Act Design Manual provides comprehensive requirements for the design and construction of multifamily housing to ensure accessibility and compliance with the Fair Housing Act. It includes guidelines for accessible routes, entrances, public and common-use areas, and dwelling units to ensure they are usable by individuals with disabilities.

The Arkansas Fair Housing Act Design Manual adopts the HUD Fair Housing Act Design Manual, Revised April 1998, with specific amendments tailored to Arkansas’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that multifamily housing in Arkansas meets high standards of accessibility, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.