AFFH Guides
The below guides are meant to assist covered housing agencies in complying with New York State’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (“AFFH”) law (14 Pub. Hous. Law §600).
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AFFH Guide – General
This guide provides a summary of the AFFH law requirements. The appendices in this guide provide each covered housing agency with examples of actions that can be undertaken to AFFH, including best practices for how to engage the public in a manner that AFFH.
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AFFH Guide for HCR-Funded Localities
This guide provides information for HCR-funded localities regarding the fair housing obligations that must be met prior to the execution of contract for funds and before completion of the HCR-funded activity.
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Fair Housing Plan – Form
This form must be completed by HCR-funded localities to submit their Fair Housing Plan.
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Sample Anti-Discrimination Certification
This sample form can be used by HCR-funded localities as a self-certification form for landlords pursuing rental license applications.
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Fair Housing Training
Access the Fair & Equitable Housing Office (FEHO) pre-recorded fair housing training video here.
The Report
2024 Report
The Fair Housing Matters NY report is an assessment of fair housing (“AFH”) in New York State. It examines 7 key fair housing issues and culminates in a series of goals and action items.
2025 Interim Report
The Mapping Snapshot
The AFH Mapping Snapshot highlights some of the major findings and goals detailed throughout the 2024 report and geographically illustrates how some fair housing issues impact different demographic groups throughout the state.
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