Accessibility Requirements for HUD-Funded Facilities
Fort Bend County Community Development requires all subrecipients receiving CDBG or other HUD funds for the construction, rehabilitation, or alteration of non-housing facilities to meet federal and state accessibility standards. These include Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II or Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) where applicable, and the Texas Architectural Barriers Act.
Facilities covered include public facilities, community and senior centers, health clinics, and service facilities serving the public. Facilities with sleeping accommodations, such as emergency shelters or transitional facilities, must be reviewed with the County before requirements are applied. Multifamily housing is addressed separately.
Accessibility goes beyond the building. Subrecipients must ensure full program accessibility, including:
- Physical facility access
- Policy modifications
- Operational accessibility
- Communication access
ADA Compliance Packet [PDF]