Reasonable Accommodations
Individuals who require auxiliary aids, services, or sign language interpreters for HCD meetings should contact Suzanne Hemphill, Americans with Disabilities Act Responsible Employee, at (916) 776-7429 or aifairhousingreport@hcd.ca.gov or contact Relay California at 800-735-2929 at least three business days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Non-English-speaking individuals who require interpreters for meetings should contact Suzanne Hemphill by phone at (916) 776-7429 or by email at aifairhousingreport@hcd.ca.gov at least three days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Questions? For questions, please email HCD’s AI fair housing team at aifairhousingreport@hcd.ca.gov.
Background: What is an AI fair housing plan?
HCD receives federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for multiple housing and community development programs. These federal funds require HCD to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH). The obligation to AFFH requires recipients to take meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity.
The HUD Fair Housing Planning Guide defines and AI fair housing plan as:
- Conduct an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within the state or jurisdiction.
- Take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through the analysis.
- Maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions taken in this regard.
An AI provides a comprehensive analysis of the state’s fair housing impediments to fair housing choice. It incorporates census data, HUD-provided data, state, regional and local data, academic research, policy and legislative analysis, outreach and engagement, and community input. Ultimately, this process aims to ensure that all people are free to choose to live where they want to and are not denied opportunity because of where they live.
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