Agenda Item Name:
Title
Request Authorization to Advertise a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance, Chapter 111 of County Code.
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Presenter:
Jacqueline Chung
Description:
Request authorization to advertise a public hearing to consider amending the Fair Housing provisions of the Human Rights Ordinance, providing equity for Section 8 voucher holders with respect to rent-to-income financial qualification calculations.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Authorize advertisement and scheduling of a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance, Chapter 111 of County Code.
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Prior Board Motions:
April 23, 2019. The Board voted to amend the Human Rights Ordinance to provide additional protections against discrimination in housing and real estate transactions, prohibiting discrimination based on:
- Citizenship Status
- Lawful Source of Income
- Veteran or Service Member Status
- Victim of Dating/Domestic Violence or Stalking
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Costs for advertising will come from the Equal Opportunity Office's budget; there is sufficient budget for this expense. 001.18.1811.513.xx.xx)
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Background:
The Human Rights Ordinance prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Additional protections in housing include familial status, citizenship status, lawful source of income, veteran or service member status, or being the victim of dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.
Since the additional protections were adopted in 2019, the Equal Opportunity Office received complaints regarding ongoing obstacles to housing faced by Section 8 voucher holders, such as landlords refusing to consider Section 8 vouchers (a violation of the lawful source of income provision) or rent-to-income qualification calcul...
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