Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 mandates visitability standards for federally assisted single-family houses and townhouses.

The Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 requires all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and townhouses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities. The Act defines "covered dwelling unit" as a detached single-family house, a townhouse, a modular home, or a ground-floor unit in a building of not more than three dwelling units. The Act mandates that applicants for federal assistance submit architectural, interior design, and construction plans for approval by the appropriate state or local agency.

Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 mandates visitability standards for federally assisted single-family houses and townhouses.

The Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 requires all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and townhouses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities. The Act defines "covered dwelling unit" as a detached single-family house, a townhouse, a modular home, or a ground-floor unit in a building of not more than three dwelling units. The Act mandates that applicants for federal assistance submit architectural, interior design, and construction plans for approval by the appropriate state or local agency.