Types of Reasonable Accommodations

The types of Reasonable Accommodations are listed below:

• Permitting applications and reexaminations to be completed by mail
• Conducting home visits
• Permitting a higher utility allowance for the unit if a person with disabilities requires the use of specialized equipment related to the disability
• Modifying or altering a unit or physical system if such a modification or alteration is necessary to provide equal access to a person with a disability
• Installing a ramp into a dwelling or building
• Installing grab bars in a bathroom
• Installing visual fire alarms for hearing impaired persons
• Allow a PHA‐approved live‐in aide to reside in the unit if that person is determined to be essential to the care of a person with disabilities, is not obligated for the support of the person with disabilities, and would not be otherwise living in the unit
• Providing a designated handicapped‐accessible parking space
• Allowing an assistance animal
• Permitting an authorized designee or advocate to participate in the application or certification process and any other meetings with PHA staff
• Displaying posters and other housing information in locations throughout the PHA's office in such a manner as to be easily readable from a wheelchair