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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.
Rural Development Game Changer with Procedural Notice 632
The landscape of property management and compliance in the Rural Development (RD) sector just got a major update with the release of Procedural Notice 632! This change brings exciting new flexibility for RD properties in selecting third-party service providers for inspection services.
Rural Development Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans
Did you know that USDA Rural Development requires brand new Self-Evaluation and Transition Plans every three years? Find out what this means and how Lumina Compliance can help you tackle these evaluations and plans.
Why do we need an Accessibility Inspection in the first place?
Lumina Compliance’s team has now done more than 15,000 Physical Inspections. We can do an Accessibility Inspection for you too to make sure you are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.