Federal government issues guidance that may help sober homes.

The article discusses guidelines issued by the U.S. federal government on land use and zoning laws that apply to homes of people in recovery from substance use disorders. Topics discussed include insights from U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta on how land-use and zoning can create barriers to equal housing opportunity. Also mentioned are clarifications on sober homes under the Fair Housing Act and how local governments can comply with the law when making zoning decisions.