Housing

FAIR HOUSING PLAN 2011: An Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and the Strategies to Address Them

The task of this study is to evaluate the current situation in Multnomah County to determine: (1) whether impediments to fair housing confront protected classes; (2) if such impediments do exist, understand why they exist; (3) to set forth what is being done to eliminate these impediments; and (4) to make recommendations to address those impediments. DRO attorney Neisha Saxena served on the two advisory committees who helped develop this report, which included housing providers, housing stakeholders, community members, and Consortium staff. For several months, these two groups reviewed data sets, conducted interviews, and asked hard questions to identify actions and policies that restrict housing choice.

Fair Housing Action Plan 2011

This Action Plan sets forth the bold steps Multnomah County will take over the next five years to end discrimination in rental housing.

HUD Memo: Consideration of Extenuating Circumstances When Screening Applicants with Disabilities

This January 27, 2011 memo issued by Sandra Henriquez, HUD's Assistant Secretary for Public Housing, to public housing agencies (PHAs) encourages PHAs to consider extenuating circumstances when screening applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities may face additional challenges during screening procedures due to poor credit histories, often exacerbated by outstanding medical costs related to their disability.

Advocacy Victory

Advocates preserve $13 million for mental health community housing.

Pets, Service Animals and the Legislature

A legislative committee explores the topic of service animals.

Fair Housing Handbook: Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications - English

A PDF version of our Fair Housing Handbook in English.

Manual de Vivienda Justa: Adaptaciones y Modificaciones Razonables - Español

Una versión en PDF de nuestro Manual de la Vivienda Justa en español.

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Housing

The following publications on housing can be found here: Fair Housing Action Plan 2011 (Multnomah County) | FAIR HOUSING PLAN 2011: An Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and the Strategies to Address Them (Multnomah County) | HUD - 2008 ANNUAL HOMELESS ASSESSMENT REPORT TO CONGRESS | HUD Memo: Bed Bugs | HUD Memo: Consideration of Extenuating Circumstances When Screening Applicants with Disabilities | Supportive Housing: Myths and Facts | Tenant's Rights in Foreclosure Flyer

Supportive Housing: Myths and Facts

A fact sheet on supportive housing from the Supportive Housing Network of New York.