Fair Housing and Non-Discrimination
THDA follows all federal and state requirements related to non-discrimination and is committed to ensuring that all programs are free from discrimination. THDA also takes steps to affirmatively further fair housing in Tennessee. To learn more about THDA’s commitment to fair housing and anti-discrimination, read THDA’s non-discrimination policy.
Commitment to Digital Accessibility for Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Title VI
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The intent of the law is to ensure that all persons are afforded equal opportunity to participate in federally funded programs regardless of race, color or national origin. The Tennessee Department of Human Resources (DoHR) is responsible for enforcing Title VI in Tennessee. To learn more about Title VI, visit DoHR’s website. THDA submits a Title VI Implementation Plan to DoHR each year to on activities and compliance with Title VI.
Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act or Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of dwellings and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability. Learn more about your legal rights and Fair Housing from the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
Tennessee Human Rights Act & Tennessee Disability Act
The Tennessee Human Rights Act & Tennessee Disability Act prohibit discrimination related to housing, public accommodations, and employment based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age (40 and over), and veteran status, as well as familial status in housing and retaliation in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The Office of the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcing the Tennessee Human Rights and Disability Acts, including the intake and investigation of complaints that allege discrimination covered by Title VI.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law that, in part, provides housing protections for people applying for or living in units subsidized by the federal government and who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, to help keep them safe and reduce their likelihood of experiencing homelessness.