and Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189) implemented at 28 CFR parts 35 and 36, as applicable. Covered multifamily dwellings, as defined at 24 CFR 100.201, must also meet the design and construction requirements at 24 CFR 100.205, which implements the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619).
(ii) Energy efficiency standards. Newly constructed housing shall qualify as affordable housing under this part only if it meets the energy efficiency standards promulgated by the Secretary in accordance with section 109 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12709).
(iii) Disaster mitigation. Where relevant, the housing must be constructed to mitigate the impact of future disasters ( e.g., earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires) in accordance with State and local codes, ordinances, and requirements, and such other requirements that HUD may establish.
(iv) Written cost estimates, construction contracts, and construction documents. The participating jurisdiction must require the construction contract(s) and construction documents to describe the work to be undertaken in adequate detail so that inspections can be conducted. The participating jurisdiction must review and approve written cost estimates for construction and determine that costs are reasonable.
(v) Broadband infrastructure. For new commitments made after January 19, 2017, for a new construction housing project of a building with more than 4 rental units, the construction must include installation of broadband infrastructure, as this term is defined in 24 CFR 5.100, except where the participating jurisdiction determines and, in accordance with § 92.508(a)(3)(iv), documents the determination that:
(A) The location of the new construction