Fair Housing Month
Community Includes All of Us – April 2026
Celebrating Fair Housing Month Statewide
April is Fair Housing Month, a time to commemorate the signing of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, a landmark civil rights law that prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status. This month is both a celebration of progress and a reminder of the ongoing work needed to ensure that everyone has access to safe, stable, and equitable housing.
The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) is proud to lead this effort across the state. We are a civil rights organization committed to eliminating illegal housing discrimination and ensuring equal access to housing through education, outreach, technical assistance, and enforcement of fair housing laws.
Events
During April 2026, the Fair Housing Council of Oregon will honor Fair Housing Month with over 50 live and virtual events held throughout the state.
What is Fair Housing?
Fair Housing is a set of federal, state and local laws which protect our right to equal housing opportunity by prohibiting illegal housing discrimination. In 1968, the United States Congress passed the Fair Housing Act to address housing discrimination based on race, color, religion and national origin. In 1974 and 1988, the Congress passed legislation which added protection from housing discrimination based on sex, familial status (having children under 18 in the household), and physical or mental disability. In addition to the federal protections, the State of Oregon has laws that protect against discrimination based on marital status, source of income, sexual orientation and gender identity. Some cities protect age and occupation.