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National Fair Housing Advocate Online HUD's Fair Housing Info Page SF Human Rights Commission Project Sentinel Fair Housing Information HUD Fair Housing Brochure HUD Housing Disrimination Complaints Local Regulations SFHA Admissions and Occupancy Policies: These are local policies that the Housing Authority has implemented in accordance with federal and state regulations. This document provides clarity on the SFHA's policies on areas where federal law is silent or allows for flexibility. CA Health and Safety Code (Division 24, Part 2, Chapter 1/ Section 34200-34380): This governs the organization and structure of the Housing Authority. SF Police Code (non-discrimination in housing) Federal Regulations Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)Chapter 24-Part 960: These are the overaching Federal regulations legislated by Congress. Any local or federal laws muct be consistent with the CFR. Click here to see the index. Public Housing Occupancy Handbook: (7465.1) June 2003. These are the HUD guidelines for public housing based on the CFR. The Guide is divided into seven parts: (1) Civil Rights; (2) Admissions; (3) Public Housing Income and Program Rents; (4) Continued Occupancy; (5) Public Housing Leases; (6) Grievance Procedures; and (7) Domestic Violence. The guidebook also contains appendices of sample policies and forms. This and other HUD Handbooks are available for download here. Housing Quality Standards : These are the habitability codes that all public housing units must be in compliance with. The Fair Housing Act Americans w/ Disabilities Act Tenant Participation in The Annual Plan NLIHC advocates guide to PHA Annual Plans HUD Information on Annual Plans HUD PHA Annual Plan Desk Guide SFHA Annual Plan: Comments to Resident Advisory Board Community Comments on the 2006 SFHA Annual Plan The Resident Advisory Board (RAB) RAB Fact Sheet Policy Issues Public Housing & Prisoner Re-Entry Moving-to-work Budget and funding issues Legal Help |