# 24 CFR § 5.309: Prohibition against discrimination

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.309

## Section

- **Citation:** 24 CFR § 5.309
- **Heading:** Prohibition against discrimination
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 24—Housing and Urban Development > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development > PART 5—GENERAL HUD PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS › WAIVERS > Subpart C—Pet Ownership for the Elderly or Persons With Disabilities > General Requirements

## Text

Except as otherwise specifically authorized under this subpart no project owner or PHA that owns or manages a project for the elderly or persons with disabilities may:
(a) As a condition of tenancy or otherwise, prohibit or prevent any tenant of such housing from owning common household pets or having such pets living in the tenant's dwelling unit; or
(b) Restrict or discriminate against any person in connection with admission to, or continued occupancy of, such housing by reason of the person's ownership of common household pets or the presence of such pets in the person's dwelling unit.

## Nearby sections

- [24 CFR § 5.300 § 5.300 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.300.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.303 § 5.303 Exclusion for animals that assist, support, or provide service to persons with disabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.303.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.306 § 5.306 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.306.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.309 § 5.309 Prohibition against discrimination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.309.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.312 § 5.312 Notice to tenants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.312.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.315 § 5.315 Content of pet rules: General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.315.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.318 § 5.318 Discretionary pet rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.318.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.321 § 5.321 Lease provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.321.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.324 § 5.324 Implementation of lease provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.324.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.327 § 5.327 Nuisance or threat to health or safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.327.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.350 § 5.350 Mandatory pet rules for housing programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.350.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.353 § 5.353 Housing programs: Procedure for development of pet rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.353.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.356 § 5.356 Housing programs: Pet rule violation procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.356.md)
- [24 CFR § 5.359 § 5.359 Housing programs: Rejection of units by applicants for tenancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-24-5.359.md)

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