Code of Massachusetts Regulations
760 CMR - HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF
Title 760 CMR 47.00 - Non-discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Furtherance of Fair Housing Regulations Governing Recipients of Department of Housing and Community Development Financial Assistance
Section 47.08 - Responsibility of the Applicant
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) It is the responsibility of each Applicant for Financial Assistance from the Department to ensure that in the administration of its policies, programs, and projects, it is in compliance with 760 CMR 47.00 and all applicable civil rights laws, and is pursuing all reasonable measures designed to foster equal opportunity and participation in such policies and programs. To the extent that the Applicant identifies policies and programs which may have had and/or may continue to have a discriminatory impact on individuals, businesses, or organizations relative to housing, employment or Supplier Diversity Business Enterprise utilization, the Applicant must take appropriate affirmative measures to remedy the effects of such discrimination. The obligations of the Applicant apply not only to an initial determination of eligibility for Financial Assistance but also to the administration of any such assistance.
(2) Relative to an application for Financial Assistance for a residential project, it is the responsibility of each Applicant to do the following:
The requirements of 760 CMR 47.08(2)(b) shall not apply to any application for Financial Assistance for housing to be constructed or renovated pursuant to the Department's Chapter 689 (Special Needs) Program.