Fair housing ensures everyone has an equal chance to access safe and stable housing, fostering a more just and equitable society.
Rights and responsibilities
- What is fair housing Learn about fair housing rights and responsibilities.
- Source of income protection This protection prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants because they use housing vouchers or other forms of government assistance.
- Reasonable accommodation Our policy provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation in rules, practices and procedures to ensure equal access to housing, and to facilitate the development of housing for individuals with disabilities.
Projects and initiatives
- Restrictive Covenants Project This County initiative sheds light on the history of racism and discrimination in housing.
- Housing Element programs to affirmatively further fair housing The 2023-2031 Marin County Housing Element includes programs to affirmatively further fair housing.
- Analysis of Impediments (AI) The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) analyzes our fair housing needs and provides solutions in response.