Question 7 About the Fair Housing Act - Parking Spaces for Apartments

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The following question and answer are provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Under the Fair Housing Act's design and construction requirements, how many resident parking spaces must be made accessible at the time of construction?

ANSWER: A minimum of two percent of the number of parking spaces serving covered dwelling units [apartments or condominiums] must be made accessible and they must be located on an accessible route; if different types of parking are offered, such as surface parking, garage, or covered spaces, a sufficient number of each type must be made accessible. See the Fair Housing Act Design Manual, page 2.23.

If buyers or renters request an accessible space at the time of the first sale or rental, it may be necessary to provide additional accessible parking spaces if the two percent are already reserved. These spaces must be offered on the same terms and with the full range of choices offered to others.

If additional spaces are needed as a reasonable accommodation to a person with a disability after the buildings are constructed, additional accessible parking spaces may be required.

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