City Of Arlington Fair Housing Code
“It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Arlington to promote, through fair, orderly and lawful procedures, the opportunity for each person to obtain housing without regard to his/her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or familial status. This policy is grounded upon a recognition of the right of every person to have access to adequate housing of his/her own choice without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or familial status. Further, this policy is based upon a recognition that the denial of such rights through considerations based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or familial status is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Arlington and constitutes an unjust denial or deprivation of an inalienable right which is within the power and the proper responsibility of government to prevent.”
(Ordinance No. 06-082)
The Federal Fair Housing Act – Basic Facts
The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on the following criteria:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- National Origin
- Handicap
- Familial Status
Housing discrimination is a national problem that affects millions of people each year. Housing choice plays a crucial role in determining one’s ability to access critical societal and economic opportunities: quality schools, jobs, healthcare services, recreational facilities, public services, and transportation.