Safe Harbors Overview & The Fair Housing Act Design Manual
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Times: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) – OR – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern Time) [Note: Both sessions offer the same training. Choose the best one for you. The 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM training session includes ASL interpreters.]
Register for the July 22 Training
Host: Fair Housing Accessibility First
Description: This 90-minute training offers a comprehensive introduction to HUD-approved Safe Harbors and the Fair Housing Act Design Manual (FHADM), two foundational resources that guide accessible design under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Participants will explore key elements of the FHA that safeguard against discrimination and promote accessibility, while gaining clarity on what Safe Harbors are, where they originate, and how they are applied in practice. Topics include the definition and sources of Safe Harbors, the technical requirements of ICC A117.1 (2009), the total number of currently recognized Safe Harbors, and the FHADM’s influence on future guidance. Join us to strengthen your understanding of these essential tools for achieving FHA compliance.
During the Q&A part of the training, accessibility expert Eric Contreras will answer your questions about the Fair Housing Act, Fair Housing Act Design Manual, Safe Harbor, and other accessibility issues live.
Each attendee who attends for 45 minutes or longer will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are also available for passing the final quiz.
What is Covered?
After attending this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify general information about HUD-approved Safe Harbors and the Fair Housing Act Design Manual.
- Identify elements of the FHA that prohibit discrimination and aim to promote accessible design.
- Identify the definition of a safe harbor and the terminology used to describe the information contained within a safe harbor.
- Identify the sources of HUD-approved safe harbors used to promote accessible design.
- Identify the total number of HUD-approved safe harbors.
- Identify the scope and technical specifications covered by ICC A117.1 version 2009.
- Identify the FHADM’s impact on future safe harbors.
Who Should Attend?
- Architects and Designers
- Contractors
- Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects
- Developers and Builders
- Disability and Housing Advocates
- Other Individuals interested in Fair Housing Accessibility
Fair Housing Accessibility First Training Calendar: hud.gov/hud-partners/accessibility-first-training
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