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IREM® Fair Housing Month resources

Celebrate this April with the leading institution for property management education.

April is Fair Housing Month, commemorating the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. This historic legislation prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. See below for education and advocacy resources on this topic.

New and free to members: Fair Housing webinars

LIHTC Basics: Reports and incomes and rents ... Oh my!

LIHTC Basics: Reports and incomes and rents ... Oh my!

This session is for both those new to managing Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties or someone who needs a refresher on the key components in the LIHTC program.

IREM members:  $0
Non members: $99

Behind the algorithm: AI’s impact on fair housing

Behind the algorithm: AI’s impact on fair housing

Join us to explore how AI "thinks" and where the hidden Fair Housing pitfalls lie. From biased screening data to the "black box" of automated tenant communication.

IREM members:  $0
Non members: $99

DC Criminal Screening & HUD Disparate Impact Claims

DC Criminal Screening & HUD Disparate Impact Claims

This session will explore the potential implications of HUD’s pending decision and what it may mean for housing providers navigating an evolving enforcement landscape.

IREM members:  $0
Non members: $99

More IREM Fair Housing resources

Fair Housing Month: Upholding fairness in property management

April marks Fair Housing Month, which is a time to recognize the passage of the Fair Housing Act and reaffirm our shared responsibility to promote equitable housing practices. Signed into law on April 11, 1968, as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, the Fair Housing Act expanded federal protections and prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.

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Fair Housing: What you don't know can hurt you

Fair Housing: What you don't know can hurt you (Skills On-demand)

This session will provide insight into current fair housing hot topics, some common pitfalls that can result in violations, and the impact these violations can have on your business.


IREM members’ price: $59

Non members’ price: $99

HUD’s new criminal-screening guidance: What housing providers need to know

On November 25, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a major policy letter reshaping how Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and property owners should screen applicants for criminal history. Here’s what housing providers need to know.

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Fair Housing Skill Badge

Now available in English and Spanish! Learn how fair housing touches all aspects of property operations and how to enhance your own property management in this one-day mini-certification course.

Price: $29

IREM's Fair Housing & Discrimination policy

Read IREM's policy statements related to fair housing and discrimination including, the American with Disiabilities Act, equal opportunity, disparate impact housing theory, and assistance animals.

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More to read on Fair Housing

Safety in the AI era

Safety in the AI era

Journal of Property Management (JPM)
September/October 2025

Reducing risk and creating secure workplace cultures.

AI in multifamily and hospitality property management

AI in multifamily and hospitality property management

JPM
September/October 2025

How AI is streamlining operations while raising new risks for residents and guests.

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Ready for anything

JPM
September/October 2024

Affordable housing training provides key career benefits for property managers.

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Compliant screening practices

JPM
March/April 2024

Reduce your risk of fair housing violations.

More to listen to

Fair Housing: Podcast episode

Hear about advancements made in fair housing, its challenges, and what you can do to support fair housing. Toni Harris, CPM®, ARM®, and IREM 2026 Secretary/Treasurer Nominee is the featured guest.

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Listen on Apple Podcasts

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Listen on Spotify

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