Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodation Tip Sheet

This tip sheet – geared towards all U.S. rental market stakeholders – outlines the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the protections and rights newcomers have under this law.

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Learn more about legal requirements and find answers to commonly asked questions about partnering with refugee resettlement agencies to provide housing to newcomers.

What is the Fair Housing Act?

While refugees are not a specific protected class, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination based on national origin and religion in all housing transactions. This factsheet explains examples of discrimination and how to file a complaint if a refugee has experienced discrimination.

General Fair Housing Training | July 12, 2022

This webinar with HOPE Fair Housing Center shares vital information on the agency and its programs, the Fair Housing Act, the history of fair housing in the United States, information on disparate impacts, and more.

FAQs on Fair Housing

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