Join HJN for a listening session to learn more about HUD’s proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule!

This session will provide an overview of the proposed rule, with a focus on:

public housing authorities’ obligations and responsibilities;
community engagement opportunities for HUD assisted households; and
the new complaint and enforcement process.

Who should attend?

HJN attorneys and advocates who are engaged in fair housing advocacy (or want to be), represent HUD assisted households, or work with tenants, organizers or community groups who are trying to improve PHA and/or fair housing policies in their communities

What will we discuss?

We look forward to your participation in a facilitated discussion about the rule and strategies for submitting comments. Some questions to consider:

What different or additional regulatory changes to the rule would be more effective in increasing tenant protections, emphasizing the voices of affordable housing residents who are members of protected classes, and preventing displacement and/or evictions?
Does the rule provide for meaningful community engagement?
Does the planning process provide for a robust analysis for PHAs to examine their own policies and practices? Does it provide for a robust analysis of other program participants’ impediments to fair housing? Does the process set goals for overcoming systemic and longstanding inequities in their jurisdictions?
What clarifications or improvements are needed to the compliance and enforcement procedures in order to provide for meaningful compliance with the AFFH obligation?

Moderator:
Natalie N. Maxwell, National Housing Law Project


Speakers
Christopher Buerger, National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Debby Goldberg, National Fair Housing Alliance
Rasheeda Phillips, PolicyLink
Phillip Tegeler, Poverty & Race Research Action Council