Fair Housing Resource Center

08/31/2026

Civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate groups reject redesigned form shutting nine percent of the public out of federal fair housing enforcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON—The National Fair Housing Alliance and 78 civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domes...

08/27/2026

Some very good news for fair housing!

Yesterday, a federal judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order blocking HUD's attempt to radically restructure funding under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program — the federal program that helps support fair housing enforcement organizations like FHRC across the country.

FHRC is a member of the National Fair Housing Alliance, one of the plaintiffs in the case, and we were proud to support the challenge by providing a declaration explaining how these funding changes would affect local fair housing organizations and the people who rely on us for help.

And the Court's decision was strong.

U.S. District Judge Myong J. Joun found that HUD's explanation for its actions "falls woefully short of the mark." He concluded that HUD's process was under-reasoned and ultimately found that the Department's stated reasons for its new funding structure were "pretextual."

The Judge also wrote that it "belies credulity" to believe that limiting funding to only five awards — while excluding nearly all existing nonprofit fair housing organizations — could strengthen fair housing work across the country.

The Court vacated and set aside the FY2025 funding notices and ordered HUD to return to the FY2024 structure for allocating FY2025 FHIP funds.

This matters because fair housing enforcement happens locally.

When someone believes they have been denied housing because of their race, disability, national origin, s*x, familial status, religion, or another protected status, they don't usually start by calling Washington. They call organizations like Fair Housing Resource Center.

They call us.

The Court recognized that the harm from these funding decisions extends beyond the organizations themselves to the individuals who may be left without fair housing enforcement assistance.

We are proud to stand with the National Fair Housing Alliance, Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, fair housing organizations throughout the country, and the attorneys at Relman Colfax who fought this challenge.

There is more work ahead, but yesterday was an important victory.

Fair housing rights only mean something if people have somewhere to turn when those rights are violated.

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08/27/2026

When we stick together, we win!! This is a perfect example of the perserverence of the FHRC staff this summer!

08/27/2026

🎉 A VICTORY FOR FAIR HOUSING! 🏠⚖️

We are incredibly pleased to share important news for fair housing organizations and the communities we serve across the country.

A federal court has blocked HUD’s FY2025 funding changes that threatened to drastically reduce fair housing services and force many local nonprofit fair housing organizations to close their doors or lay off staff.

The court vacated HUD’s FY2025 funding notices and directed HUD to distribute these critical Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) funds using the previous funding structure.

Why does this matter?

Local fair housing organizations are often the first place people turn when they experience housing discrimination. We investigate complaints, conduct testing, educate tenants and housing providers, advocate for people with disabilities, and help ensure that the protections of the Fair Housing Act exist not just on paper—but in our communities.

According to the National Fair Housing Alliance, private fair housing organizations handle approximately three out of every four housing discrimination complaints filed nationwide.

This ruling helps protect that work. 💙

The fight is not completely over. Challenges involving FY2026 funding remain before the court, and we will continue watching those developments closely.

But today, we celebrate an important victory for fair housing, local communities, and the people who depend on these services every day.

🏠 Fair housing matters. Local enforcement matters. And we are still here.

Judge vacates HUD’s funding overhaul that would have reduced fair housing services and closed nonprofits’ doors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON—A federal judge today blocked a HUD plan that would have radically altered a decades-old fair housing grant program and defunded more than 100 priva...

08/12/2026

🏡Are you a Lake or Geauga County resident struggling with delinquent property tax? Lifeline's expanded Property Tax Assistance Program can now provide up to $2,500 in one-time assistance on arrear tax payments for eligible Lake or Geauga County households.

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08/10/2026

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08/10/2026

🏠 Fair Housing Enforcement Needs Strong Local Support

Fair Housing Resource Center (FHRC) joins the National Fair Housing Alliance in recognizing the 32 U.S. Senators calling on HUD to protect funding for local fair housing organizations and follow the direction of Congress.

In a letter led by Senators Cory Booker, Reverend Raphael Warnock, and Chris Van Hollen, lawmakers urged HUD to reverse changes that could jeopardize funding for organizations working on the front lines to address housing discrimination.

This funding matters. Local fair housing organizations handle more than 74% of the nation’s housing discrimination complaints, helping individuals and families understand their rights, investigate potential discrimination, and seek justice when those rights are violated.

At FHRC, we see firsthand how important strong, accessible fair housing enforcement is to the communities we serve. Protecting these resources helps ensure that people who experience housing discrimination have somewhere to turn.

We thank the Senators who are standing up for fair housing and for the local organizations doing this critical work every day.

🔗 Read NFHA’s full response and the Senators’ letter

Lawmakers urge HUD to reverse changes that threaten funding for local fair housing organizations serving communities nationwide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) today commended 32 U.S. Senators for issuing a letter demanding that HUD Secretary Scott...

08/03/2026

Join NAMI for a wonderful outreach event! This event has lawn games, food, a bonfire, and new connections!

07/29/2026

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