WELCOME TO THE CITY OF ELGIN JEWEL OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS 541-437-2253
In the United States, the federal Fair Housing Act protects your right to rent an apartment, buy a home,
obtain a mortgage, or purchase homeowners insurance free from discrimination based on: Race, Color, Religion,
Gender, National Origin, Disability (mental and physical), Familial Status (Children under the age of 18)
It is the policy of the City of Elgin, within constitutional limitations, to provide for fair housing throughout the City of Elgin for all residents.
In Oregon it is also illegal to discriminate on the basis of: Legal Source of Income. Marital status , Sexual orientation , Gender identity, click below for more
LINKS TO FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION AGENCIES:
Oregon Housing and Community services
https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity:
https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp
National Association of Realtors – Fair Housing Program:
https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing
Fair Housing Initiatives Program:
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUDsrc=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/partners/FHIP/fhip .
Fair Housing Act:
https://www.justice.gov/crt/fair-housing-act-1.
Fair Housing Act:
http://www.justice.gov/crt//about/hce/title8.php .
FDIC Compliance with Fair Housing:
https://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/2000-6000.html
Fair Housing Council of Oregon
**The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) is a statewide non-profit organization that provides a wide range of resources to communities. They promote equal housing by providing education, outreach, technical assistance, legal aid assistance, and enforcement opportunities.
- 506 SW 6th Ave, Ste 1111
- Portland, OR 97204
- Phone: (503) 223-8295, (800) 424-3247
- Email: information@fhco.org