Human Rights Annual Impact Report 2021-22

Fair HousingWork

2021-2022 Fair Housing Complaints The City investigates allegations of housing discrimination and seeks a resolution.

In the wake of COVID-19 and housing market shifts, we focused on educating residents about their basic rights as tenants and how to navigate housing issues during the pandemic. Some 350 people attended at least one of our 10 events and training exercises . Topics included housing for recently resettled refugees, accessing local pandemic housing resources, housing for people with criminal records and disabilities, and housing for transgender residents. In response to an influx of Afghan refugee resettlement to our area, local apartment complexes began requiring cosigners for rental agreements. In December 2021, the department hosted an invitation only roundtable discussion for refugee-service providers and housing providers to discuss the primary issues faced by refugees.

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DISCRIMINATION ALLEGATIONS

DAMAGES AWARDED TO COMPLAINANTS

Top Discrimination Types

FAMILIAL STATUS DISABILITY RACE OR COLOR

During the April Fair Housing Month Luncheon, guests participated in table discussions about the federal eviction moratorium, second-chance housing, discrimination based on income, age, and disability, best practices for renting, and more. We processed feedback from these sessions into a comprehensive report that will guide future housing discussions.

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