SC Housing recognizes April as Fair Housing Month

Columbia, SC – April is nationally recognized as Fair Housing Month, a celebration of the passage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly known as the Fair Housing Act.

SC Housing is bringing attention and appreciation to this landmark legislation’s 57th anniversary with a resolution signed by the agency’s Board of Commissioners which provides support for the ongoing efforts to ensure fair housing opportunities for all. 

The Fair Housing Act protects individuals from housing discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, familial status, or disabilities.

This legislation has helped open the doors of opportunity for countless Americans in achieving the American Dream of safe, decent and affordable housing. The Fair Housing Act, recognized as an indispensable tool in stamping out housing discrimination, also protects those who may become victims of the unscrupulous lending practices of predatory lenders. 

Media Contact: Matthew McColl
Marketing and Public Information Director
matthew.mccoll@schousing.com
803-896-9520

SC Housing is a self-sustaining housing finance agency committed to ensuring that South Carolinians have the opportunity to live in safe, decent and affordable housing. Agency operations are supported by a funding base that includes fees and other revenue earned through the administration of agency programs. For more information, visit SCHousing.sc.gov.