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Understanding the USDA Rural Development’s Three-Year Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Requirement
USDA Rural Development (RD) requires property owners receiving federal funding to conduct self-evaluations and create transition plans every three years to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This is part of the broader effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Why USDA Rural Development Requires New Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans Every Three Years for Properties — And Why You Should Choose Lumina Compliance to Conduct Them
In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on accessibility and compliance within federally funded housing programs. One key area of change that property owners and managers need to understand is the requirement from the USDA Rural Development (RD) for new self-evaluations and transition plans for properties every three years. This is part of a broader initiative to ensure that all properties receiving federal support are accessible to individuals with disabilities and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.