A 40-unit affordable housing community in south Houston was cited by HUD for ADA non-compliance. The property needed retrofits to 4 ground-floor units and all common areas to meet ADA and Fair Housing Act accessibility requirements. The deadline: 90 days.
The property manager had received a HUD notice giving 90 days to correct the violations or face penalties. The scope of work was significant: 4 units needed full ADA conversion, plus common area modifications throughout the property.
Unit Retrofits (4 units): Widened doorways from 28 to 36 inches. Installed lever-handle door hardware. Retrofit bathrooms: roll-in showers with fold-down seats, grab bars, raised toilets, lowered vanities. Kitchens: lowered countertops (34 inches), roll-under sink, lowered cabinets. Patios: installed ramps from unit to ground level.
Common Area Retrofits: Leasing office: installed ramp, widened doorway, lowered counter. Clubhouse: installed ramp, widened doorways, accessible restroom. Pool area: installed pool lift. Parking: re-striped 6 ADA-compliant spaces with proper access aisles. Pathways: repaired trip hazards, installed ramps at transitions.
Timeline: 11 weeks (77 days — under the 90-day deadline). Budget: $87,000 ($2,175 per retrofitted unit + common areas). All work inspected and approved by HUD on first inspection.
Result: HUD violation cleared. Property passed REAC inspection. 4 fully accessible units now available for mobility-impaired residents. Property manager reported increased demand for the accessible units.
Call (832) 203-7987 for ADA compliance and retrofit services.
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