From CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
The city of Bowling Green is celebrating National Fair Housing Month in April and has proclaimed endorsement and commitment to the policy of fair and equal access to housing. The Fair Housing Act was signed into law on April 11, 1968, one week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability.
The city encourages community members to acquaint themselves with their rights protected by law and to join in reaffirming a commitment to fair housing for all. Throughout the year, the public can find information shared by the city of Bowling Green that helps citizens know their rights under the Fair Housing Act and how to seek assistance with fair housing matters. Those interested in this information can find flyers in the City Administrative Services Building, advertisements in local media, and posts from the city’s social media accounts.
The city of Bowling Green defines discrimination as any act, policy, or practice that, regardless of intent, has the effect of subjecting any person to differential treatment as a result of that person’s actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, immigration status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, creed, ancestry, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, family status, physical characteristics, HIV status, source of income, or genetic information.
The city supports fair housing efforts to eliminate housing discrimination by providing education and outreach to seekers of housing, rental property owners/managers, and others regarding federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
If someone has questions or believes their rights have been violated, they are encouraged to contact the Community Development Department at 419-354-6203 or communitydevelopment@bgohio.gov.
