Topics to be addressed include the basics of the Fair Housing Act, its history, who is protected, and which housing providers are covered by the law. Intermountain Fair Housing Council will share the latest discussion on reasonable accommodations and service animals; eligibility requirements including criminal background, income requirements, and credit; and hate, harassment, and discrimination based on national origin, race, sex (sexual orientation and gender identity) and religion. A Housing Provider Attorney will discuss best practices for housing providers when addressing fair housing issues from application to termination. The Intermountain Fair Housing Council will share innovative ideas for addressing barriers to affordable workforce housing and everything in between.
The workshop is open to the public and will prove to be especially beneficial to consumers, housing providers and managers, realtors, lenders, housing advocates, and government personnel and officials. Presenters include Intermountain Fair Housing Council and other community members. The Moscow Fair and Affordable Housing Commission encourages all interested parties to attend this valuable training opportunity.