Proposed Rule: Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs — Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

Publication Date: January 24, 2011

Summary: As the Nation’s housing agency, HUD administers programs designed to meet the goal of ensuring decent housing and suitable living environment for all. In pursuit of this goal, it is HUD’s responsibility to ensure that all who are otherwise eligible to participate in HUD’s programs have equal access to these programs and have the opportunity to compete fairly for HUD funds without being subject to arbitrary exclusion. There is evidence, however, that lesbian, gay,  bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals and families are being arbitrarily excluded from some housing opportunities in the private sector. Through this  proposed rule, HUD strives to ensure that its core programs are open to all eligible individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Comment Due Date: March 25, 2011.

View the proposed rule as published in the Federal Register here.