Reasonable Accommodation Requests

EBALDC will consider any and all requests for reasonable accommodation in the application of its rules, policies, practices, and services, and in the use of its physical structures, in accordance with the requirements of state and federal laws.

Attachment: Request for Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Form PDF


Notice of Right to Reasonable Accommodation

If you have a physical or mental health impairment or disability, and you need:

  • A change in or policies that would give you an equal chance to access our housing,
  • A change in the way we communicate with you or give you information,
  • A physical change to your housing unit,

You may ask for this kind of change, which is called a Reasonable Accommodation.


Your Request

If you can show that you have a physical or mental impairment that interferes with your use of housing, and if your request is reasonable, you can submit a reasonable accommodation request to the Property Manager. Staff can assist you in filling out a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Our Response

We will respond to your request within 30 days, unless there is a problem getting the information we need, or unless you agree to a longer time. If additional information is needed from you, we will inform you or discuss alternatives, if necessary. If we turn down your request, we will inform you of our determination in writing and you may also appeal our decision.


Confidentiality

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used to make appropriate determinations to process your request.

EBALDC adheres to the “Ronald V. Dellums & Simarashe Sherry Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance No. 13581 C.M.S. (O.M.C. 8.25)”

EBALDC is an equal opportunity housing provider.  EBALDC will not discriminate against prospective residents on the basis of the fact or perception of their race, religion, creed, national origin, age, color, sex, blindness or other physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, familial status, ancestry, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, having Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS related conditions (ARC), Human Immune Deficiency viruses HIV, medical condition, height, weight, political affiliation, source of income, any arbitrary basis, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. EBALDC will not discriminate against prospective residents on the basis of their receipt of, or eligibility for, housing assistance under any federal, state or local housing assistance program or on the basis that prospective residents have minor children. While EBALDC will not discriminate against those using Section 8 certificates or vouchers or other rental assistance, applicants with such rental assistance must meet all eligibility requirements.