The memorandum begins implementation of the policy set forth in President Biden’s Executive Order 13988, which directed executive branch agencies to examine further steps that could be taken to combat such discrimination. HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity issued a memorandum stating that HUD interprets the Fair Housing Act to bar discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and directing HUD offices and recipients of HUD funds (including the FHCWM) to enforce the Act accordingly. 11, 2021 - HUD announced that it will administer and enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. HUD to Enforce Fair Housing Act to Prohibit Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identityįeb. Find resources for federally backed and other kinds of mortgages here. The foreclosure moratorium for federally backed mortgages has been extended until Thursday, September 30, 2021. Click here for a statewide list of local CERA contact support numbers. For more information in Kent County, including the phone number and locations with walk-in assistance, visit. Learn more about CERA and find more info from Legal Aid of Western Michigan here and here. If you are struggling to pay rent or have an eviction in process, apply for COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) now. See also: Complaint and Original National Press Release Looking for help with rent or your mortgage?
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“Now, in the face of the affordable housing crisis, we look forward to the opportunity this settlement gives for increased community investment and partnership to emerge from these crises with stronger, sustainable and thriving neighborhoods.” To learn more, download the FHCWM's Press Release. The settlement will help rebuild and strengthen communities of color in 39 metropolitan areas. “Poorly maintained and marketed REO homes compounded the negative impact of the foreclosure crisis on property values, curb appeal, and tax revenue for schools in our hardest hit neighborhoods” said Nancy Haynes, Executive Director of the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan. The settlement resolves the groups’ claims that Fannie Mae treated homes it owned in majority-Black and Latino communities unfavorably. More information FHCWM News FHCWM Part of Historic Settlement with Fannie MaeįebruThe Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM), along with the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and 19 other fair housing organizations throughout the country, reached a landmark $53 million agreement with Fannie Mae (formally known as the Federal National Mortgage Association).
Certificates of completion are provided via US mail after the class. Topics to be covered during this comprehensive session include Federal, State, and Local fair housing laws, the variety of locally protected classes, applications of the law, examples of housing discrimination, services provided by the Center, and trending topics in fair housing. This class is geared for housing professionals who are new to fair housing and are seeking an introduction to fair housing laws and best practice information.
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Advance registration is required as space is limited. Tuesday, Jfrom 9:00 am – 12:00 noon ($60 per person) via Zoom. The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM) is pleased to offer a comprehensive ‘101’ level class for rental housing professionals who are new and are seeking an introduction to fair housing, which will be held on: JUN 28 Fair Housing 101 Training for Rental Professionals 9am - 12pm
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