Which federal act is associated with equal access in housing?

• A. Public Housing Act
• B. Fair Housing Act
• C. Housing Accessibility Act
• D. Residential Housing Act

Answer: (B)

The Fair Housing Act is the federal law that ensures equal access to housing by prohibiting discrimination in the sale or rental of housing and in related transactions based on protected characteristics. It prevents denying housing, imposing different terms or conditions, or advertising preferences because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. The act also strengthens protections for people with disabilities and families with children through amendments and requires certain accessibility features in new multifamily housing. It’s enforced by HUD and the Department of Justice.

Other options don’t represent the established federal framework for equal access in housing: they aren’t the recognized laws that address broad housing discrimination.