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HUD Emotional Support Animal Policy Change Raises Housing Access Concerns for Floridians with Disabilities

Monday, June 01, 2026

Disability Rights Florida is monitoring a recent policy change from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that may affect people with disabilities who use…

Disability Rights Florida Joins 173 Organizations Urging HUD to Preserve Key Protections Against Housing and Lending Discrimination

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™), leading a coalition of 174 civil rights, fair housing, fair lending, and social justice organizations, filed a comment asking…

Update: Government Shutdown and Essential Benefits

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The federal government shutdown is now in its fourth week, with no clear end in sight. As we explained earlier, Congress has not passed a funding…

Disability Rights Florida Speaks Out Against HUD’s New Housing Rule

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Disability Rights Florida has submitted a formal comment opposing a new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The rule, called…

Help Us Protect Housing Rights: Submit Comments about Florida’s Statewide Transition Plan Home and Community Based Settings Rule CMS 2249-F

Tuesday, December 06, 2022

Floridians with disabilities need your help to protect their housing rights. 

The Agency for Healthcare Administration is accepting comments about Florida's Statewide Transition Plan, Home and…