The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforces the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination and the intimidation of people in their homes, apartment buildings, and condominium developments – in nearly all housing transactions, including the rental and sale of housing and the provision of mortgage loans.
Fair Housing Resources - HUD.gov
Resources relating to fair housing.
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity - HUD.gov
The mission of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities by leading the nation in the enforcement, administration, development, and public understanding of federal fair housing policies and laws.
Fair Housing Resources - Fair Housing Center for Rights and …
At the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research, we want to make it easy for you to understand your rights and responsibilities under fair housing law. That’s why we regularly develop and distribute fair housing resources, which are available for free download.
What Housing is Covered? What is Prohibited? What Happens When You File A Complaint? What Happens If I’m Going to Lose My Housing Through Eviction or Sale? What Happens After A Complaint Investigation?
The Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimina-tion in housing because of: • Race or color • National origin • Religion • Sex • Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians;pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18) • Handicap (Disability)
The Fair Housing Act applies to both public and private housing. Under the Fair Housing Act, new multifamily buildings must be designed and constructed to have fully accessible common areas. These buildings must also incorporate basic adaptive features in ground floor and elevator-accessible dwelling units to allow for use by people with
The Fair Housing Act - HUD.gov
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. Additional protections apply to federally-assisted housing. Learn about the History of the Fair Housing Act, and read Examples of the many forms of ...
Our Brochures - Fair Housing Project
The Fair Housing Project of Legal Aid of North Carolina works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through education, outreach, public policy initiatives, advocacy and enforcement.
Fair Housing Compiled Resources - National Association of …
Download this chapter for free and re-energize your fair housing compliance program. Check out this collection of videos, articles, book recommendations, and podcasts to help you celebrate Fair Housing Month in April. In 2018, NAR celebrated 50 years of the Fair Housing Act.