Peter DeWind
Fair Housing Officer

Telephone:
607-687-8270

56 Main Street
Room 103
Owego, NY 13827

Main Phone:
607-687-8253

Discrimination isn't always this obvious. But it is just as hurtful and illegal. Here are possible signs you might hear from a landlord:

"There's a lot of traffic. It isn't safe for kids."
"The apartment I told you about on the phone has already been rented."
My insurance won't cover a ramp if you get hurt."
"We only take English speaking people."
"The ad is wrong. The rent is really $75 higher per month."
"Steps are what we have. We can't accommodate a walker."


IF YOU SUSPECT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION, PLEASE REPORT IT.


Visit www.hud.govjfairhousing or call the HUD Hotline
1-800-669-9777 (voice) 1-800-927-9275 (TTY)

 

HUD Clarification of FHAP Funds for Source of Income Testing Activities

Last Updated: 2/16/2024

HUD Clarification of FHAP Funds for Source of Income Testing Activities

HUD published a memorandum on February 12, 2024, that clarifies funds provided under HUD’s Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP).

This memorandum further describes that FHAP funds can be used to conduct source of income testing activities to detect discrimination that may violate the Fair Housing Act or substantially equivalent state or local fair housing laws.

HUD established that FHAP agencies may use FHAP funds to conduct source of income testing as an investigative tool in processing dual-filed complaints and source of income testing activities as part of special enforcement efforts, partnerships initiatives, or other fair housing projects developed by FHAP agencies to enforce state or local fair housing laws.


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