A PRRAC & NHLP Publication. Excerpt: "The definition of “affirmatively furthering fair housing” under California state law mirrors the 2015 federal regulation’s language. Note that the AFFH obligation in California is broader than the federal mandate in that the state obligation does not require the receipt of any type of state funding to apply. It is also worth noting … [Read more...] about Working with PHAs to Adopt Policies that Affirmatively Further Fair Housing: An Advocacy Guide and Toolkit for Local Advocates (PRRAC & NHLP, July 2021)
Advocacy Documents
Public Housing Authorities and the New California AFFH Law: How to Spot Key Fair Housing Issues and Set Goals (PRRAC & NHLP, July 2021)
A PRRAC & NHLP Publication. Excerpt: "The following sections of this manual address a series of commonly-encountered fair housing issues of concern to PHAs, as well as fair housing considerations in new and expanding programs. By taking up the challenge of the California AFFH law, PHAs can become fair housing leaders in their communities, proactively engage with their … [Read more...] about Public Housing Authorities and the New California AFFH Law: How to Spot Key Fair Housing Issues and Set Goals (PRRAC & NHLP, July 2021)
Restoring AFFH Definitions and Certifications (Civil Rights Orgs, July 2021)
OMB Equity RFI (PRRAC, July 2021)
Racial Justice in Housing Finance: A Series on New Directions (PRRAC, May 2021)
A PRRAC Series. Edited by Megan Haberle (former Deputy Director, PRRAC) and Sophia House (Deputy Director for Policy, Housing Solutions Lab, NYU Furman Center). Excerpt: "In many ways, these essays expose the enormity of the project of housing finance reform. Housing finance is underpinned by assessments of risk and value that have not escaped their racist origins, and many … [Read more...] about Racial Justice in Housing Finance: A Series on New Directions (PRRAC, May 2021)
