Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Overview (PRRAC, November 2016)

HUD has issued a template and guidance for the structure of the AFH.1 The assessment requires a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary look at the participating locality’s built environment and community development structure, where “housing issues” mean not only adequate shelter, but also housing and neighborhoods as platforms for quality of life. [...] HUD has provided local data for the AFH, but the assessment also relies on a robust community participation process, and the provision of local data and knowledge from sources such as other agencies, academics, practitioners, and advocates. [...] The key outcome of the AFH is the setting of concrete actions and goals, and its influence on local planning processes. [...] Publicly Supported Housing Analysis: For range of supported housing programs, including public housing, vouchers, and LIHTC properties; the examination of resident demographics, location and distribution (particularly with regard to segregated and racially/economically concentrated areas), and disparities in access to neighborhood opportunity characteristics; and contributed factors (such as site. [...] Fair Housing Enforcement, Outreach Capacity, and Resources Analysis: Examination of contributing factors such as lack of local private or public fair housing outreach and enforcement; lack of resources for fair housing agencies and organizations; lack of state or local fair housing laws; and unresolved violations of fair housing or civil rights law.