April 4, 2025
Categories: Affordable Housing, Fair Housing, Homeownership, Rental Housing
The 57th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Fair Housing Act into law is April 11th. Because of this, we honor April as Fair Housing Month each year.
Expanding upon the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and formerly known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, this landmark piece of legislation expanded and secured protections against housing discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, disability, and family status. It also enshrines Americans’ right to rent or buy a home, obtain a mortgage, and/or purchase home insurance.
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, we share resources and information to help readers learn more about this law and the rights it protects.
Throughout the month of April, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will present a series of three informational webinars on the Fair Housing Act and some of the most commonly encountered fair housing issues in Texas. The webinar series will be scheduled for the following dates:
Depending on where you live, your community may be hosting its own events to celebrate Fair Housing Month. For example, the City of Austin is hosting a Fair Housing Conference on April 16th.
Additionally, we invite you to follow TSAHC on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to keep up to date on how we're honoring Fair Housing Month during April.
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