PROGRAMS
We operate full-service, comprehensive fair housing programs.
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
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Intake of fair housing complaints and counseling on options for administrative or judicial remedy.
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Investigative services for persons who allege housing discrimination.
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Systemic investigations of institutional discrimination.
OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAM
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Presentations to consumers, advocates and the general public.
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Fair housing training for property owners and managers, real estate agents and other members of the housing industry.
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Fair housing technical assistance and professional support to government agencies, civil rights organizations, social service agencies and housing providers.
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Development and distribution of fair housing educational materials.
FAIR LENDING PROGRAM
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Investigates allegations of predatory lending, mortgage rescue scams and other fair lending violations.
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Monitors financial institutions, fair lending practices and compliance with the federal Community Reinvestment Act.
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Provides information to financial institutions on how to improve service to low and moderate income communities and people of color.
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Provides technical assistance and education on fair lending and foreclosure prevention to lenders, policy makers and the general public.
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
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Technical assistance and professional support to community organizations, developers and local policy makers on inclusionary housing policies and the promotion of racial and economic integration.
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Assistance with consumers’ access to pro-integrative housing choices.
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Research, analysis and documentation of fair and affordable housing opportunities and impediments.​