Tag Archives: Housing Discrimination

Eleven separate HUD-recognized community programs received $2.47 million in American Rescue Plan funds to combat housing discrimination related to the pandemic.

Residents in Alaska, Tennessee, and Missouri impacted by recent natural disasters are now eligible for federal disaster assistance.

The Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee said the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ability to carry out its mission would be “seriously compromised” if it moves forward with the proposed changes to the disparate impact standard.

Testimony was heard Tuesday regarding the struggles members of the LGBTQ community face in the housing market.

Five decades after the signing of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, the legacy of past discriminatory policies still linger in many American communities. What is the state of “residential segregation” in 2018? Click through to read more.

On Thursday, HUD Secretary Ben Carson fired back against accusations that proposed changes to the HUD mission statement represented a rolling back of the agency's commitment to fair housing practices. Carson was responding to reports earlier in the week that HUD ...

Facebook has committed to preventing discriminatory advertising practices. However, a recent test of those policies suggests discriminatory ads may still be a problem on the site.

In an effort to address fair housing activities, HUD has announced that it is making a multi-million dollar grant available to organizations that advocate against discriminatory acts in the housing market.

HUD makes funding available each year to support organizations interested in the enforcement of fair housing laws and policies as well as educating the public, housing providers, and local governments about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.