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Submit Comments on the Proposed Fair Housing Rule
In mid-July, HUD released the long-awaited proposed rule intended to improve the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH). Advocates are urged to submit comments, which are due in two weeks onSeptember 17.
What is affirmatively furthering fair housing?
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or handicap – the “protected classes” of people. The Act also requires HUD’s program participants to take steps to actively overcome historic patterns of segregation and promote fair housing choice.
New Proposed Regulations in 2013
On July 19, HUD published a proposed rule intended to improve regulations for states, local jurisdictions, and public housing agencies that must comply with the Fair Housing Act’s requirement that they affirmatively further fair housing.
Comments on the proposed AFFH rule are due September 17, 2013. Advocates are urged to submit comments supporting HUD’s proposed rule while also offering suggestions for making further improvements.
Learn more about AFFH and access other resources at www.nlihc.org/issues/AFFH.
Questions? Contact Ed Gramlich, 202.662.1530 x 314, ed@nlihc.org.
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