Kaua‘i Housing Agency to Offer Training on Current Fair Housing Laws

As part of National Fair Housing Month in April, the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, along with other state and county agencies, will be providing free training opportunities for landlords and tenants to learn about the most current federal and state Fair Housing laws.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s training will be held virtually via Cisco Webex Meetings at the following schedule.

·         April 1, 2021 – 10 am to noon – Fair Housing 101: An Overview

·         April 8, 2021 – 10 am to noon – Eviction Moratorium and Fair Housing Experts Panel

·         April 15, 2021 – 10 am to noon – Race, Color & National Origin: Fair Housing Protections Training and Panel Discussion

·         April 22, 2021 – 10 am to noon – Sex, Gender, Familial Status: Fair Housing Access and Safety

·         April 29, 2021 – 10 am to noon – Disability & Reasonable Accommodation

The theme for this year’s Fair Housing Month is “More than Just Words.” Experts from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) and Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i will present the most current information and answer questions regarding the most current federal and state Fair Housing laws. Various topics will be covered in each weekly session.  

To sign up for these free sessions, register online starting Monday, March 22 at www.kauai.gov/housing.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, you may request this when you register. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. If you have any questions, contact Jocelyn Marie at 808-241-1977.