Fair Housing

The Housing Research & Advocacy Center's mission is to promote fair housing and diverse communities, and to work to eliminate housing discrimination in Northeast Ohio by providing effective research, education, and advocacy.

Latest News

Fair Housing by the Numbers – Segregation

December 3rd, 2012

Can you find your zip code on the maps below? How segregated is your community? Over the last 20 years, the Cleveland-Lorain-Elyria Metropolitan Statistical Area remained one of the most segregated in the country.

Housing Center Partners with Cities on Fair Housing Projects

September 21st, 2012

The Housing Center is pleased to announce that we were awarded two grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the cities of North Olmsted and Shaker Heights to improve access to housing for residents.

30 for 30 Anniversary Campaign Underway!

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In honor of 30 years of service dedicated to advancing fair housing in Northeast Ohio, the Housing Research & Advocacy Center is hosting our 30 for 30 Anniversary Campaign. Our goal is to raise $30,000 in donations during our 30th Anniversary Year to support our work to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunities for all. For more information regarding opportunities to contribute to the campaign, please contact Denise Proboski, Development Director, at (216) 361-9240.

Research

The Housing Center conducts respected, accurate, and accessible research on housing and lending patterns in Northeast Ohio and throughout the State which impacts policy and helps consumers. In addition to our annual State of Fair Housing in Northeast Ohio report, we produce a variety of reports, maps, and other publications examining fair housing and fair lending issues in the region, as well as foreclosure trends, subprime lending, and related matters.

Education

The Housing Center's education program informs consumers of their rights and clarifies fair housing law to landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals. Our educational programming is dedicated to preventing future discrimination and assisting individuals in understanding. We also train social workers, attorneys, and other advocates to help their clients who might face discrimination in housing.

Advocacy

The Housing Center works with residents of Northeast Ohio by helping consumers understand their fair housing rights and assisting those who have victimized by housing discrimination through every step of the complaint process.