Fair Housing Symposium to Cover Challenges and Opportunities

April 03, 2025

Recognizing April as Fair Housing Month, the City of Tallahassee, in coordination with the Big Bend Housing Partnership, will host the Big Bend Fair Housing Symposium. The free event will take place on Wednesday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Delta Kappa Omega Providence Community Service Center, 1908 Highland Street. Community members are invited to attend to hear from subject matter experts on a wide range of fair housing topics.

8 a.m. - Continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. - Welcome
9-10 a.m. - Basics of Fair Housing
10:15-11:15 a.m. - Fair Housing Challenges
11:15-11:45 a.m. - Lunch
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Fair Housing Opportunities
1-2 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.

For those unable to attend in person, a virtual participation option is available. For more details and to register for the event, visit Talgov.com/FairHousing.