Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§3616 Cooperation with State and Local Agencies Administering Fair Housing Laws; Utilization of Services and Personnel; Reimbursement; Written Agreements; Publication in Federal Register
Title 42 › CHAPTER 45 — FAIR HOUSING › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERALLY › § 3616
Summary
The Secretary can work with state and local agencies that enforce fair housing laws. If the agencies agree, the Secretary may use their staff, pay them for help, and make written agreements. All agreements and terminations must be published in the Federal Register.
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Title 42, §3616
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The Secretary may cooperate with State and local agencies charged with the administration of State and local fair housing laws and, with the consent of such agencies, utilize the services of such agencies and their employees and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, may reimburse such agencies and their employees for services rendered to assist him in carrying out this subchapter. In furtherance of such cooperative efforts, the Secretary may enter into written agreements with such State or local agencies. All agreements and terminations thereof shall be published in the Federal Register.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 817 of Pub. L. 90–284 was renumbered section 818 and is classified to section 3617 of this title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Fair Housing Initiatives Program Pub. L. 100–242, title V, § 561, Feb. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1942, as amended, which established a demonstration program on fair housing initiatives and was formerly set out as a note under this section, was transferred to section 3616a of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 3616
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102