AFFH stands for and requires what under the FHA?

• A. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing; require proactive steps to reduce segregation and expand housing opportunities for protected classes.
• B. Affordable Fair Housing; requires price reductions.
• C. Accessibility for Fair Housing; requires accessible units.
• D. Affirmative Fair Housing; requires quotas.

Answer: (A)

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing means that jurisdictions receiving HUD funding under the Fair Housing Act must actively work to remove barriers that limit housing choices for people protected by the Act. It requires analyzing local data to identify patterns of segregation and disparities in housing access, and then taking proactive steps to remedy those impediments. This includes implementing policies or programs to reduce segregation and expand housing opportunities for protected classes, such as addressing zoning or deployment of resources to create more accessible and inclusive housing options. It’s not about price reductions, mandatory accessible units, or quotas; it’s about a plan and concrete actions to promote fair housing and greater opportunity.