GOAL HE-5: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

Affirm, promote, and implement social justice and equity in the provision, type, and affordability of housing and the availability of services for all residents.

  • Policy HE-5.1
    Housing Opportunities
    Ensure housing opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital status, familial status, age, gender, gender identity, disability, source of income, sexual orientation, military status, immigration status, or other arbitrary factors.
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  • Policy HE-5.2
    Housing Discrimination
    Prohibit discriminatory actions in all aspects affecting the sale, rental, or occupancy of housing.
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  • Policy HE-5.3
    Communication Channels
    Continue to provide an open and receptive forum for city residents, commissions, and City staff to discuss opportunities for affirmatively furthering fair housing.
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  • Policy HE-5.4
    Resources and Services
    Continue to fund services and support organizations that provide counseling, dispute resolution, and fair housing services, and make a concerted effort to disseminate resources to underrepresented residents, including non-English speakers.
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  • Policy HE-5.5
    Community Development
    Continue to administer municipal programs and activities relating to housing and community development in a manner that is consistent with the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing.
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  • Policy HE-5.6
    Preserve Housing
    Seek to preserve housing opportunities for all residents through actions aimed at limiting displacement, preserving affordable housing, and expanding housing opportunities.
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