Sample Program Format
Description of the specific actions, jurisdiction’s specific role in implementation and demonstration of commitment to implement
Objectives: (Quantified, where possible)
Responsible Agency:
Timeline:
Funding Source(s): (Where appropriate)
Sample Program 1
The city will contract with the Fair Housing Council to provide fair housing services to its residents and property owners. Services will include:
- Distributing educational materials to property owners, apartment managers, and tenants every two years.
- Making public service announcements via different media (e.g. newspaper ads and public service announcements at local radio and television channels) at least two times a year.
- Conducting public presentations with different community groups.
- Responding to complaints of discrimination (e.g. in-taking, investigation of complaints, and resolution).
- Referring services to appropriate agencies.
Objectives: Distribute educational materials every two years. Produce public service announcements two times a year. Meet annually with the Fair Housing Council for update on issues and strategies.
Responsible Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Department
Funding Source(s): Community Development Block Grant
Sample Program 2
Refer discrimination complaints to the Fair Housing Network and ensure complaints are resolved. The city will participate and distribute fair housing materials at a variety of community activities including the July 4th fair, local heritage fair, and the community’s annual hot dog eating contest to reach out to all segments of the community. The city will annually conduct fair housing in-service trainings; directly contact interest groups for distributing fair housing materials; mail fair housing materials through utility billings; and post fair housing information in a variety of community locations such as the library, bus stops, public counters, and post office. Other specific actions will include:
- A pamphlet on equal housing opportunity to be prepared by January 2019 and distributed to the public through a variety of groups and locations as described above within two months.
- Identify local nonprofits, service organizations, and community groups by December 2018 and distribute fair housing information every two years.
Objectives: Respond to discrimination complaints and public education
Responsible Agency: Community Development Agency
Funding Source(s): Staff Time