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Definitions of Commonly Used Terms and Acronyms
Commonly used terms and acronyms related to Fair Housing. Blockbusting – Encouraging an owner to rent or sell quickly and at a loss by appealing to the fear that prospective purchases or tenancies by members of a minority group will bring a loss of value. Channeling – Sending a person into a neighborhood, or not showing some neighborhoods, based on ethnic identity. (e.g.,In the Treasure Valley, Latinos are routinely shown realty listings in the Nampa/Caldwell area rather than Boise).
Fair_Housing_Definitions.pdf
Reasonable Accommodation
What is a Reasonable Accommodation?
Reasonable Accommodation Request Template.doc , Reasonable Accommodation - Proof of Need Letter.doc , Reas. Accom. Request for an Assistance Animal.doc , Proof of Need Ltr - Assistance Animal.doc , Non animal RA packet.docx , Assistive Animal Packet.pdf
Fair Housing in Idaho: Resources
Idaho Legal Aid Housing Advice Line: call us at (208) 746-7541 or apply online at our website.  www.idaholegalaid.org Intermountain Fair Housing Council 208-383-0695 in Boise area or 1-800-717-0695 (toll free) Idaho Human Rights Commission 208-334-2873 in Boise area or 1-888-249-7025 (toll free) or 208-334-4751 (TDD/TTY)
The Fair Housing Act
Sec. 800. [42 U.S.C. 3601 note] Short Title This title may be cited as the "Fair Housing Act". Sec. 801. [42 U.S.C. 3601] Declaration of Policy It is the policy of the United States to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the United States. Sec. 802. [42 U.S.C. 3602] --
HUD Fair Housing Enforcement - Occupancy Standards
Notice of Statement of Policy from Department of Housing and Urban Development on Fair Housing Enforcement and occupancy standards.    
Fair_Housing_Enforcement—Occupancy_Standards.pdf
Fair Housing Advertising
Guidance from the US Dept of Housing and Urban development on fair housing advertising, including common words and phrases to avoid in placing housing advertisements.
Fair_Housing_Advertising.pdf
Lending and the Fair Housing Act
Discrimination in mortgage lending is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act.  The Act makes it unlawful to engage in discriminatory practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap (disability).  Examples of discrimination in lending include:
Lending_and_the_Fair_Housing_Act.pdf
Race, Color, National Origin Discrimination Brochure - Multiple Languages
This brochure offers an overview of housing discrimination based on race, color, or national origin and is translated into multiple languages below.
HUD Race Color Natl Origin Brochure - Spanish.pdf , HUD Race Color Natl Origin Brochure - Farsi.pdf , HUD Race Color Natl Origin Brochure - Swahili.pdf , Race, Color, Natl Origin Brochure - English.pdf
Familial Status Discrimination Brochure - Multiple Languages
This brochure provides an overview of housing discrimination based upon familial status and is available in multiple languages below. 
HUD Familial Status Brochure.pdf , HUD Familial Status Brochure - Spanish.pdf , HUD Familial Status Brochure - Swahili.pdf , HUD Familial Status Brochure - Farsi.pdf
Fair Housing Act Includes Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination - Feb. 11, 2021
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release on February 11, 2021 that they will begin enforcing the Fair Housing Act to include protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.  HUD will also begin to review all claims of discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation received since Jan. 20, 2020.

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