April is Fair Housing Month in the City of Baytown. Mayor Brandon Capetillo presented a proclamation at a recent city council meeting.
The Fair Housing Act was created in an attempt to eliminate discrimination when it comes to housing, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability, or familial status. The City’s Planning and Development Services department remains focused on supporting federal laws and is committed to promoting fair and equal housing for all residents.
Throughout the year, the City conducts numerous fair housing related activities, including hosting or attending events, giving group presentations, distributing tenant rights handbooks, and maintaining a web page that offers resources in order to file a complaint.
Mayor Capetillo said, “I’m very proud of our diversity in Baytown and that we welcome all individuals who want to come and be a part of our community, knowing that they will have a right to housing without discrimination.”
To learn more about fair housing, visit baytown.org/615.