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title: "What Is Section 504? | Calibre Glossary"
description: "Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive federal financial."
url: https://calibre.multisites.ai/glossary/section-504
publisher: Calibre Commercial Inspections
phone: "+1-208-305-6245"
email: Schedule@CalibreCBI.com
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Accessibility and life safety

# Section 504

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, including HUD-assisted housing.

## Why it matters

Owners of HUD-assisted multifamily properties must meet Section 504 accessibility rules. Lenders may ask for an accessibility screening during due diligence. Gaps can add significant cost to rehabilitation plans.

Source: [hud.gov](https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/HCV_Guidebook-Chapter_Fair-Housing_April-2025.pdf)

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## Where we discuss it

-   [Multifamily Property Inspections: A Field Guide for Owners, Buyers, and Lenders](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/multifamily-property-inspections-guide)

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