The Trump proposal would gut the landmark 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule that provided guidance and tools to state and local governments and public housing agencies to help them better identify and address harmful patterns of segregation, discrimination, and disinvestment – patterns often created by government policy. The 2015 rule was developed over several years, with significant input from a wide variety of stakeholders. The new “fair housing” rule absurdly ignores race, segregation, and housing discrimination and incorrectly equates increased housing supply with fair housing choice. The proposal will not promote fair housing or affordable housing goals, and it attacks protections for tenants, workers, and the environment. HUD’s proposed rule lacks meaningful oversight and accountability and eliminates opportunities for public input on AFFH plans. I hope you'll join us in opposition by submitting a comment by March 16. Thank you for standing up for housing justice! ~rachael Rachael Myers Executive Director
P.S. Learn more: Join the National Fair Housing Alliance for a Facebook Live discussion on Thursday March 12 from 11 to 11:30 (pacific time.) And participate in a national Tweetstorm to #KeepHousingFair on Friday March 13, from 10 to 11 (pacific time). |
