Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity
This office has two primary areas of responsibility.
1. Enforcing the Fair Housing Act and Other Civil Rights Laws
FH&EO enforces the Fair Housing Act and other civil rights laws. We seek to ensure that all Baltimore Housing programs and activities are free from discrimination and that these programs operate to affirmatively further fair housing.
2. Expanding Access to Economic Opportunity Programs
FH&EO works to expand access to and enforce those DHCD and HABC programs designed to open avenues of economic opportunity. These programs provide employment, job training, expanded business opportunities, and economic development to members of the following groups:
FH&EO can provide you with information about the following subjects:
- Civil rights laws
- Reasonable accommodation policies and forms
- The Fair Housing Act's accessibility requirements apply to multi-family buildings containing 4 or more units first ready for occupancy in March 13, 1991. (see www.fairhousingfirst.org)
- Contract and procurement information
- Employment and business resource opportunities
- Economic development opportunities
- Referrals to other housing-related resources and organizations that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities
Contact the director by email or by calling (410) 396-3246.
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