Fair Housing
Connecticut's 'affirmatively furthering fair housing' obligation requires municipalities receiving federal housing funds to:
AEliminate all affordable housing requirements
BTake proactive steps to overcome patterns of segregation and discrimination✓ Correct
COnly respond to complaints
DBuild at least 100 affordable units per year
Explanation
Under the Fair Housing Act and HUD regulations, Connecticut municipalities receiving federal housing funds must affirmatively further fair housing—taking meaningful steps to overcome residential segregation and discrimination.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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