Tip for PHA/landlord-specific

Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords MUST provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities at NO cost to the tenant

Tip for PHA/landlord-specific

Common accommodations: accessible parking, grab bars, service/assistance animals (even in no-pet buildings), transfer to accessible unit

Tip for PHA/landlord-specific

You do NOT need to disclose your specific diagnosis — only that you have a disability-related need

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HUD Reasonable Accommodation Request

PHA/landlord-specific · Local Public Housing Authorities / landlords

Request for reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act for individuals with disabilities. May include ESA documentation, accessibility modifications, transfer requests, and policy exceptions.

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Where to Submit This Form

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Submit in writing to your landlord, housing authority, or property management

A written request creates a paper trail. There is no required federal form — use a letter or your housing provider's form.

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Email to your landlord or housing provider

Written requests are recommended for documentation.

Required Attachments

📎 Written request describing the accommodation needed and how it relates to your disability
📎 Verification from a healthcare provider that you have a disability and need the requested accommodation
📎 If the disability is not obvious, medical documentation (no diagnosis required — focus on functional need)

Processing Time

No federal deadline for response, but the housing provider must act promptly. HUD guidance suggests a reasonable timeframe is 2-4 weeks.

What Happens Next

Your housing provider must engage in an interactive process to determine an appropriate accommodation. They can deny only if the request creates an undue financial or administrative burden or a fundamental alteration.

Tips for This Form

✓ Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords MUST provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities at NO cost to the tenant
✓ Common accommodations: accessible parking, grab bars, service/assistance animals (even in no-pet buildings), transfer to accessible unit
✓ You do NOT need to disclose your specific diagnosis — only that you have a disability-related need
✓ If denied, file a complaint with HUD: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint

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