Opening Doors through Fair Housing Community Forum

Opening Doors through Fair Housing Community Forum

March 30, 2026

As part of its recognition of April as National Fair Housing Month, the City of Tallahassee, in coordination with the Big Bend Housing Partnership, will host the Big Bend Fair Housing Community Forum on Wednesday, April 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Delta Kappa Omega Providence Community Service Center, 1908 Highland Street.

Community members are invited to attend this free event to hear from subject matter experts on a wide range of topics, including tenants' rights and homeownership programs. This year's focus will be on opening doors and creating pathways through policy, practice and people.

Register today via Talgov.com/FairHousing. The full agenda is available online, and attendees will hear from experts on topics including the following:

• 9 a.m. - Foundation of Fair Housing
• 10:30 a.m. - Fair Housing - Challenges of Homeownership
• 12 p.m. - Fair Housing from the Real Estate Perspective

The Fair Housing Act was designed to protect Americans from discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing. National Fair Housing Month each April increases efforts to end housing discrimination and raises awareness of fair housing rights. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) investigates housing discrimination and enforces fair housing laws nationally. Working cooperatively with HUD, the Florida Commission on Human Relations is the primary state agency charged with investigating and resolving discrimination in housing.