This year marks the 48th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.

The Fair Housing Act, “was enacted in 1968 as part of civil-rights legislation. The law prohibits discrimination in home sales, financing and rental based on the seven protected classes that include:

• Race
• Color
• Disability
• Familial Status
• Religion
• Sex” (www.coloradohousingconnects.org)

The Mayor of Fort Collins, Wade Troxell, proclaimed that April is fair housing month due to the continual efforts of organizations in Fort Collins and their dedication to fair housing.

To learn more about Fort Collins’ regulations and rules in fair housing, click here.