Fair Housing Program

Commemorating 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act

Fair housing is more than a list of dos and don'ts, rights and penalties, and mandatory continuing education.

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Dr. Ben Carson, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, joined thousands of members of the National Association of REALTORS® at a general session today during the 2018 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.

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Get Involved

Here are some things you and your REALTOR® association can do to recognize Fair Housing Month:

Sponsor a local Fair Housing Month poster contest. Afterward, make association calendars out of the artwork.
Publish the REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration and post it in your office and/or association.
Use the Fair Housing Proclamation and have your local government proclaim April as Fair Housing Month.
Display the 2017 Fair Housing Focus Poster in your office and/or association.