What federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability?

The Fair Housing Act is the federal law that specifically prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability, among other protected characteristics such as race, color, national origin, sex, and familial status. Enacted in 1968 and amended in 1988, the Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to refuse to rent or sell housing based on a person's disability, and it also requires that reasonable accommodations be made to allow individuals with disabilities to fully enjoy their housing experience.

While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also addresses discrimination based on disability, it primarily focuses on public accommodations and services, rather than housing. The Civil Rights Act does not specifically mention disability in the context of housing; it addresses broader civil rights. The Rehabilitation Act is focused more on programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance, but does not specifically target housing discrimination like the Fair Housing Act does. Therefore, the Fair Housing Act is the correct answer as it is the dedicated legislation addressing discrimination in housing based on disability.