Basics of Fair Housing
Eligibility Criteria
Role and Experience:
- Be currently employed by a FHIP or FHAP
- Have less than 2 years of experience working in fair housing
Commitment: Participants must agree to:
- Attend all 4 classes
- Complete the pre-work and homework
- Actively participate in the training by embracing new learning and skills and building relationships with others
Attendees Allowed Per Agency
Due to limited capacity, only one staff member per agency is permitted to attend this course. Please coordinate with other staff members at your agency, and select a single person to submit a registration request.
Materials
View the Basics of Fair Housing Resources.
Time
Time commitment of 16 hours, which includes 12 hours of virtual instructor-led course and 4 hours of homework.
Participants must attend all 4 days of the course to receive a certificate of completion.
Contact
For questions regarding the course, email nfhta@hudexchange.info.
About NFHTA
NFHTA provides knowledge, skill, and capacity building opportunities necessary to end housing discrimination in all its forms. The Academy features virtual and in-person courses and resources for FHIP and FHAP staff of all experience levels.
Note: The National Fair Housing Training Academy provides training by and to HUD partners, including entities and persons participating in HUD's Fair Housing Assistance Program and its Fair Housing Initiatives Program. The views offered by speakers and participants do not necessarily reflect HUD's views. Similarly, unless otherwise noted, documents provided as part of the training were created and maintained by the Academy and may not reflect HUD's official position. HUD-produced guidance documents as well as Academy training materials, except when based on statutory or regulatory authority or law, do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. Such guidance documents are intended only to provide clarity to Academy students regarding existing requirements under the law or HUD policies. The information is not intended to provide legal advice to any individual or entity. Please refer to relevant laws and regulations and/or your own legal advisor before taking any action based on information in Academy materials. Some materials have been translated into languages other than English; slight variations may have resulted from the translation.