An individual’s status as a survivor of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking cannot form the basis for denial of admission or housing assistance.1 However, VAWA does not require PHAs to create a preference for survivors of abuse when making admissions decisions.
- 134 U.S.C. § 12491(b); see also 42 U.S.C. §§ 1437d(c)(3), 1437f(c)(9)(A), (o)(6)(B).