Agency Type: Government PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The City of Altoona's Fair Housing Program provides educational information and outreach programs to tenants, landlords, lending institutions, realtors, housing managers, contractors and anyone in the housing business regarding the Federal Fair Housing Laws. Free presentations are offered to anyone wishing to know more about the Federal Fair Housing Laws. The Fair Housing Program is committed to raising the level of awareness to the residents of the City of Altoona with respect to their rights and responsibilities under the Federal Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:
Race or color National Origin Religion Sex Age Disability Familial status (families with children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians: pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18) Any person wishing to file a housing discrimination complaint may do so with the assistance of the Fair Housing Administrator (FHA). The FHA will review the complaint, make recommendations and provide help with filing a discrimination complaint. FUNDING Anyone who feels that their fair housing rights have been violated based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability should contact the Fair Housing Office at (814) 944-9958 or FAX at (814) 949-0372.
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