Fair Housing
What does the 'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing' (AFFH) rule require of Hawaii jurisdictions receiving federal funds?
AA. Hawaii jurisdictions must eliminate all fair housing complaints within one year
BB. Jurisdictions must take meaningful actions to overcome historic patterns of segregation and promote integration, not just refrain from discrimination✓ Correct
CC. All federally funded housing must reserve 25% of units for minority applicants
DD. Hawaii must file annual reports showing equal numbers of homes sold to each ethnic group
Explanation
The AFFH rule (under the Fair Housing Act) requires jurisdictions receiving HUD funding to affirmatively further fair housing—not just avoid discrimination but take positive steps to undo historic patterns of segregation and disparate access to opportunity. Hawaii jurisdictions must conduct fair housing analyses and create action plans.
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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.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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.
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