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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in New Haven

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in New Haven
Type Report Format PDF Author City of New Haven Year 2010 Related Sectors Housing Organization New Haven Housing Authority

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The majority of the background material included as part of this analysis was collected from other documents and studies previously prepared by City departments and agencies and outside sources. Materials from the City's most recently completed Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs; annual performance reports; and plans and studies prepared by City departments and agencies provided a strong framework for housing condition and housing activity analysis. This background data, when combined with the fair housing materials provided by the Housing Authority, Disability Services and the Commission on Equal Opportunities, LCI and housing and social service providers in the City provides a picture of housing opportunities and constraints in the City and the region.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction and Executive Summary 1

• A. Introduction 1
• B. Executive Summary 3 1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Process 3 2. Conclusions 5 a. Impediments Found 5 b. Actions to Address Impediments 6

II. Background Data 10

• A. Demographic Data 10
• B. Income Data 18
• C. Employment Data 21
• D. Housing Profile 24

III. Evaluation of City's Current Fair Housing Legal Status 55

• A. Fair Housing Complaints, Compliance Reviews or Suits 57
• B. Reasons for Any Trends or Patterns 57

IV. Identification of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 61

• A. Public Sector 61 1. Land Development, Zoning and Site Selection 61 2. Neighborhood Revitalization Activities 67 3. Municipal and Other Services 68 4. Employment - Housing - Transportation Linkages 69 5. PHA and Other Assisted/Insured Housing Provider Admissions Procedures 73 6. Occupancy Characteristics of PHA Properties 83 7. Housing Choices for Certificate and Voucher Holders 84 8. Sale of Subsidized Housing and Possible Displacement 86 9. Housing Authority Efforts to Increase Homeownership 86 10. Efforts to Improve Coordination and Inter-Agency Cooperation 87 11. Efforts to Provide Additional Supportive Housing 87
• B. Fair Housing and the Disability Community 88
• C. Private Sector 98 1. Lending Policies and Practices 98
• D. Public and Private Sector 101 1. Fair Housing Enforcement 101 2. Informational Programs 102 E. Actions which can be Taken to Remedy Discriminatory Conditions 104

V. Assessment of Current Public and Private Fair Housing Programs and Activities 106

VI. Conclusions 107

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