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Office of Fair Housing
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate citizens on Fair Housing laws and eliminate housing discrimination.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Garland Fair Housing Office is for everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy his or her home and community as a fundamental human concept, free from discrimination. We strive to emphasize the rich cultural diversity of our citizens.
Goals
Significantly reduce incidents of housing discrimination through effective education concerning housing rights to landlords and tenants; and provide investigation, conciliation and remediation services.
Continue to promote Garland as an inclusive, affordable, and accessible community.
Address discriminatory housing practices in accordance with the Garland Fair Housing Ordinance and the Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended, through investigation, conciliation, and resolution services.
Purpose
The passage of the Fair Housing ordinance enhanced accessibility for aggrieved persons to step forward and voice their complaints against housing service providers, including landlords, home sellers, realtors/agents, insurance, mortgage companies, and other service providers. Additionally, discriminatory advertising falls within the scope of authority under the Garland Fair Housing Ordinance, in conjunction with Housing & Urban Development.
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