Domestic Violence Victims: Housing Protections

Final Legislation/Regulation

• 2011 Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Bill Includes Protection for Housing Providers
  New reauthorization bill awaits full Senate vote. New provisions include additional protection for federally-assisted housing providers. (February 2012)

• 2005 Violence Against Women Act: Housing Provisions
  Details new housing-related provisions added to the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Includes HUD-issued "certification" form for victims requesting protection under the Act.(12/17/05, 1/17/2007)

• Domestic Violence Protections: State Laws
  Details state housing laws protecting victims of domestic and sexual violence. (April 2008)