Fair Housing

The City of Miami Beach affirmatively furthers fair housing, which means it conducts an analysis of impediments to fair housing choices within the City, takes appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintains records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.

The Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence (H.O.P.E.), Inc. implements a fair housing educational campaign in close cooperation with the City. Annually, HOPE conducts fair housing education outreach workshops for housing providers, community groups, and residents. Their assistance includes investigations that lead to lawsuits and referrals for other services, as needed. Everything they do is free! Since its 1988 inception, HOPE has been instrumental in the recovery of over $12 million in out-of-court settlements for victims of housing discrimination.

Fair Housing laws apply to the following:

The sale or rental of housing or residential lots

Advertising the sale or rental or housing

The financing of housing

The provision of real estate brokerage services

The appraisal of housing

Blockbusting is also illegal

It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Take Action

If you feel you have been discriminated against and would like to file a complaint, please contact:

Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. (H.O.P.E., Inc.)

Lincoln Square Building
18441 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Suite 218, Miami, Florida 33169
Telephone: 305.651-.673, Facsimile: 305.493.0108
Website: hopefhc.com/