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Administrative Plan 4/1/16 Page 2-3 Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18. SAHA will not discriminate on the basis of marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation [FR Notice 02/03/12]. SAHA Policy SAHA does not identify any additional protected classes. SAHA will not use any of these factors to: • Deny to any family the opportunity to apply for housing, nor deny to any qualified applicant the opportunity to participate in the housing choice voucher program • Provide housing that is different from that provided to others • Subject anyone to segregation or disparate treatment • Restrict anyone's access to any benefit enjoyed by others in connection with the housing program • Treat a person differently in determining eligibility or other requirements for admission • Steer an applicant or participant toward or away from a particular area • Deny anyone access to the same level of services • Deny anyone the opportunity to participate in a planning or advisory group that is an integral part of the housing program • Discriminate in the provision of residential real estate transactions • Discriminate against someone because they are related to or associated with a member of a protected class • Publish or cause to be published an advertisement or notice indicating the availability of housing that prefers or excludes persons who are members of a protected class Providing Information to Families and Owners SAHA must take steps to ensure that families and owners are fully aware of all applicable civil rights laws. As part of the briefing process, SAHA must provide information to HCV applicant families about civil rights requirements and the opportunity to rent in a broad range of neighborhoods [24 CFR 982.301]. The Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract informs owners of the requirement not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability in connection with the contract. Discrimination Complaints If an applicant or participant believes that any family member has been discriminated against by SAHA or an owner, the family should advise SAHA. HUD requires SAHA to make every reasonable attempt to determine whether the applicant’s or participant’s assertions have merit and take any warranted corrective action. In addition, SAHA is required to provide the applicant or participant with information about how to file a discrimination complaint [24 CFR 982.304]. 3-59