Fair Housing Month Puts Spotlight on Housing Discrimination

April is National Fair Housing Month. 2017 marks the 49th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which protects against housing discrimination due to “race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and the presence of children” when applying for home financing or buying or renting a home, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD is hosting Fair Housing Month events this month to shine a light not only on discrimination, but also on efforts the ag