FHANC Statistics: Fiscal Year 2017-18
Who We Serve
FHANC offers fair housing counseling services to homeowners and renters located in the counties of Marin and Sonoma (with the exception of the city of Petaluma), as well as the cities of Fairfield and Vallejo, who have experienced discrimination based on their membership in a protected class. We also offer Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-Purchase Education/Counseling services to homeowners in the Bay Area.
Between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California fielded a total of 1,244 inquiries from tenants, homeowners, social service providers, and advocates across Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties. In late 2016, the agency changed its name to better reflect our mission of advocacy and expanded service area.
* Based on federal and California discrimination protections
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Overview
Of clients assisted by FHANC last year, 86% of clients were extremely low, very low, or low income. In addition, 27% were Latino, 4% of whom spoke no English, and 14% were Black/African-American. More than four out of every five inquiries concerned rental properties. Federal Protections: FHANC took 341 complaints related to disability, 37 complaints of national origin discrimination, 50 complaints of race discrimination, 32 complaints of familial status discrimination, 69 complaints of gender discrimination, and 5 complaints of religious discrimination. State Protections: FHANC also received 17 complaints alleging age discrimination, 9 complaints alleging marital status discrimination, 15 complaints alleging source of income discrimination, 9 complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and 3 complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of an arbitrary characteristic. Please note that that some complaints alleged discrimination on the basis of multiple protected classes. |
By The Numbers
- 1,359 clients served - 469 fair housing rental cases - 67 reasonable accommodations granted of 78 requested - 17 reasonable modification requests funded to improve accessibility for people with disabilities - 74 rental properties investigated for discriminatory practices - 13 administrative fair housing complaints filed with the Department of Housing and Urban Development or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing - 2 lawsuits filed in federal court - $38,125 garnered in settlements for clients and FHANC - 10 homeowners facing foreclosure counseled - $833,829 paid to homeowners through Keep Your Home California Programs to prevent foreclosure - 264 prospective homebuyers educated - 144 housing providers trained - 418 tenants and staff from service agencies reached though fair housing presentations - 166 community members attended fair housing conferences - 4,739 pieces of literature distributed - 104 children participated in annual Fair Housing Poster Contest from 10 local schools - 2,630 children attended 16 Storytelling shows |
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FHANC Success Stories
What Our Clients Say:
“Thank you so much for championing my cause. I truly felt supported every step of the way. It’s not often that the rights of the disenfranchised are heard, let alone fought for. You fought hard and well and I am grateful.” D.F.
"I am deeply appreciative to yourself and your staff for coming to our aid… What matters is that you were there for …[us] in a very desperate moment. We were encouraged and strengthened by your caring and support, more than you can know. Thank you... for standing with us when we truly needed the help. God bless you and your staff." K.H.
“It was such a thoughtful gesture for you to care about my housing security! You did an EXCELLENT JOB! I wanted to let you know how grateful I am that you “stuck” by me to ensure that I stay in my housing after being treated so unjustly by my landlady!” A.C
“Thank you so much for championing my cause. I truly felt supported every step of the way. It’s not often that the rights of the disenfranchised are heard, let alone fought for. You fought hard and well and I am grateful.” D.F.
"I am deeply appreciative to yourself and your staff for coming to our aid… What matters is that you were there for …[us] in a very desperate moment. We were encouraged and strengthened by your caring and support, more than you can know. Thank you... for standing with us when we truly needed the help. God bless you and your staff." K.H.
“It was such a thoughtful gesture for you to care about my housing security! You did an EXCELLENT JOB! I wanted to let you know how grateful I am that you “stuck” by me to ensure that I stay in my housing after being treated so unjustly by my landlady!” A.C
