ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
A federal civil-rights law barring disability discrimination; for housing, disability protections often run through the Fair Housing Act.
Published May 31, 2026
The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, is a federal civil-rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It is best known for requirements around public accommodations, employment, and government services.
In the housing context, the protections most often relevant to residents — such as the right to reasonable accommodations and modifications — typically run through the Fair Housing Act rather than the ADA itself. The ADA can still come into play for parts of a manufactured home community that function as public accommodations, such as a rental office open to the public.
The ADA is one of several federal laws that can apply on top of state manufactured-housing law. Which law governs a given situation depends on the facts. This is general information, not legal advice.