Fair Housing
What is a housing opportunity grant and how does it relate to Nevada fair housing?
AA grant from NRED for housing improvements
BFederal and state grants funding fair housing education, outreach, enforcement, and housing counseling programs in Nevada communities✓ Correct
CA grant providing free housing to Nevada veterans
DA developer grant for building affordable housing
Explanation
HUD's Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) and Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) provide grants to Nevada fair housing organizations and government agencies for education, outreach, enforcement, and housing counseling activities to advance fair housing compliance.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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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