Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis

05/21/2026

Thousands reached. Conversations started. Communities engaged. Check the numbers.

04/15/2026

Tomorrow, April 16, Fair and Livable Housing Workshop.

Join the conversation! Let’s talk about it Memphis: your rights as a renter, reasonable accommodations, and local, helpful resources when you have questions!

Gaisman Community Center
10 AM - 2 PM
Free Lunch included with registration (https://form.jotform.com/260885389098174

04/13/2026

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💜🤍 The will shine in shades of purple and white tonight, April 11, for the 57th Anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, on behalf of Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis

04/09/2026

Does your organization need a fair housing training? Give us a call!

03/30/2026

Fair Housing Month 2026: We Belong. We Ain’t Beggin’.

This year’s theme, “We Belong. We Ain’t Beggin’,” reflects a powerful truth: fair housing is not something people should have to ask for—it is a right. Across Memphis, too many residents continue to face barriers to safe, accessible, and livable housing, whether through discrimination, lack of accommodations, or systems that delay or deny what should already be guaranteed. This theme centers dignity, ownership, and community voice. It reminds us that everyone deserves a place to call home without having to justify their worth or fight for basic access. During Fair Housing Month, we are not just raising awareness—we are standing firmly on the belief that housing justice is non-negotiable, and that every person belongs.

Visit here for more details: https://linktr.ee/fhcmm

02/13/2026

Thank you to FOX13 Memphis for helping amplify the voices behind our report Behind Closed Doors. The community response speaks for itself.

A new report outlines numerous criticisms of the Memphis Housing Authority, including inconsistent communication, lack of transparency, and reports of renters dropped from the voucher program without proper notification or explanation. https://fox13.tv/4riTmW4

02/13/2026

Wednesday, the Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis released Behind Closed Doors, a 99-page report documenting how access to affordable housing is being blocked here in Memphis.

Within 16 hours of Fox 13 sharing the findings, 300+ community members took to the comments to share their own lived experiences navigating housing barriers.

These stories reinforce what this report makes clear: the barriers are real, the impact is widespread, and the need for accountability and fair housing enforcement is urgent.

We remain committed to elevating these voices and doing the work necessary to protect housing rights in our community. Take a look at the report here.

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12/13/2025

That's a wrap on the 12 Day of Fair Housing! 🏠🎄
Here's the full collection - 12 simple reminders that your housing rights matter every day of the year. Save this, share this, and keep learning. Fair housing is for everyone.

12/12/2025

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12/11/2025

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