The conference offers an overview of federal and state fair housing laws, followed by small group discussions to help find practical solutions to commonly asked questions from housing providers, service providers, and tenants on reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application, occupancy, and eviction stages. The break-out sessions are interactive, and attendees are expected to actively participate.

The conference is appropriate for:

· Rental housing providers in the public and private sectors
· Resident & property managers
· Staff of assisted living facilities
· Service providers and advocates, including fair housing staff
· Attorneys and legal services staff
· Tenants with disabilities, or anyone who works with persons with special needs
 
Registration: 
Registration fee: $65 per person. Pre-registration is required (no walk-ins, please). Registration deadline: February 24. Full refunds for cancelations up to February 24. Scholarships for tenants with disabilities available. Buffet lunch will be provided.

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​The conference is presented by Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, in partnership with City of Rohnert Park, Disability Services & Legal Center, Disability Rights California, and Marin Center for Independent Living.
 
For more information, to request a scholarship, or if you have special needs, please contact us in advance: [email protected].

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​Upcoming Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
7:00 - 8:00 pm PDT
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Presented by:
​Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
In collaboration with Marin Housing and other agencies in the Bay Area offering affordable housing and resources for homebuyers

Topics to be covered include:
- The homebuying process and steps to homeownership
- Housing affordability
- Financial and credit management
- The lending process and fair lending
​- Federal, state, and local programs and resources for first-time homebuyers (including Below Market Rate homeownership opportunities and downpayment assistance)

​HUD Certification:
- This workshop offers the certificate needed to apply for Below Market Rate (BMR) homeownership opportunities and for first-time homebuyer assistance programs.  
​- Participants need to attend both days and fulfill all requirements to obtain a HUD Certificate. More details at registration.  

​More Information:
- The workshop & certificate are offered at no cost! This workshop is in English.
- Participants will receive an access link to the workshop the day before the event. (Please check your Spam folder if you don't receive the email.) ​​
- For more information, or if you have special needs, contact: [email protected]


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