2016-10753: Equal Access to Housing in HUD's Native American and Native Hawaiian Programs-Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

Summary

This proposed rule would revise regulations for HUD's Native American and Native Hawaiian programs to incorporate existing rules that require HUD programs to be open to all eligible individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Since HUD promulgated the "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity" final rule in February, 2012, HUD has required that HUD-assisted and HUD- insured housing be made available in accordance with program eligibility requirements and without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, and has generally prohibited inquiries into sexual orientation or gender identity. In applying these non-discrimination requirements to HUD's Native American and Native Hawaiian programs, this proposed rule would further the Federal goal of providing decent housing and a suitable living environment for all.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 5 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

• 24 CFR 1000 Native American Housing Activities
• 24 CFR 1003 Community Development Block Grants for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
• 24 CFR 1005 Loan Guarantees for Indian Housing
• 24 CFR 1006 Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant Program
• 24 CFR 1007 Section 184A Loan Guarantees for Native Hawaiian Housing