Does the FHA apply to public housing authorities?

• A. Yes; the FHA applies to federally assisted and publicly funded housing, as well as private housing.
• B. No; only private housing is covered.
• C. Only state programs are covered.
• D. It depends on the city.

Answer: (A)

Discrimination in housing is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act across the spectrum of housing activities, and its reach includes any housing that receives federal funds. Public housing authorities and projects funded by federal programs are covered, so the FHA applies to federally assisted and publicly funded housing. At the same time, the Act also protects tenants and buyers in private housing, making its protections nationwide and not limited to state programs or city rules. That combination—federal funding involvement plus protection for private housing—is why this statement is correct.