Equal Housing Rights for All
Fair Housing
Fair HousingELKHART HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
The City of Elkhart Human Relations Commission was established on February 15, 1965 and is 5 member board appointed by the Mayor. The Commission’s main goal is to eliminate prohibited practices of discrimination in housing transactions including unimproved real estate on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, disability, familial status, and national origin.
(574) 294-5471 Ext. 1014
Relay Indiana 711 or (800) 743-3333
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human.relations@coei.org
Federally & Locally Protected Classes.
RACE
RELIGION
NATIONAL ORIGIN
COLOR
FAMILIAL STATUS
GENDER
DISABILITY
The City of Elkhart Human Relations Commission was established on February 15, 1965 and is a 5 member board appointed by the Mayor. The EHRC is the local Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) agency that is substantially equivalent to HUD in filing complaints of housing discrimination.
The Commission’s main goal is to eliminate prohibited practices of discrimination in housing transactions including unimproved real estate on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, disability, familial status, and national origin.
Board members:
- Dana Irving, Chair
- Mary Jo Weyrick, Vice Chair
- Patty Gorostieta
- Crystal Welsh
- Jason Moreno
Meeting Schedule: Calendar
Rules and Regulations: Document
NEWSLETTERS:
Elkhart Human Relations Commission Rules and Regulations
Landlord and Tenant Relations Handbook-English
Una Guia para Propietarios e Inquilinos
Local Fair Housing Ordinance #4210
POSTERS:
U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Examples of Housing Discrimination
How to File a Complaint with HUD:
- Online
You can file a complaint with FHEO online in English or Spanish.
You can download this form (also available in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese) and email it to your local FHEO office at the email address on this list.
- Phone
You can speak with an FHEO intake specialist by calling 1-800-669-9777 or 1-800-877-8339.
You can also call your regional FHEO office at the phone numbers on this list.
You can print out this form (also available in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese) and mail it to your regional FHEO office at the address on this list.
Mes de Igualdad de Vivienda – Miercoles, 6 de Abril de 2022 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm LISTEN HERE
Fair Housing Month- Housing Discimination: Know Your Rights Powerpoint Slides
Mes de lgualdad de Vivienda -Discriminación en la Vivienda: Conozca Sus Derechos Powerpoint Slides
Fair Housing and Persons that are Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
- Short Film: A Home for Henry
- Guide to Auxiliary Aids and Services
Fair Housing and Families: Fact Sheet
Fair Housing and Assistance Animals: Fact Sheet
Fair Housing and LGBTQ+ : Fact Sheet
Fair Housing and Fair Lending: Guide
El Prestamo Equitativo: Aprenda los Datos
Fair Housing: Booklet
Equidad En La Vivienda: Booklet
Fair Housing Design and Construction: Quiz
Fair Housing and Mental Health: For Individuals
Guia de igualdad de acceso a la vivienda: Para personas con
discapacidades mentales
Fair Housing and Mental Health: For Housing Providers
Guia de igualdad de acceso a la vivienda: GuÃa para los proveedores de vivienda
Fair Housing and National Origin: Handout
Please read the ASSESSMENT OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE
To View Click Here: Renters Kit (HUD)
Fair Housing in the Community.
Fair Housing Events Calendar.
