Search for: Search About Us | Contact Us | Comments Follow Us On (419) 228-1836 Home Housing Housing Fair housing has been an emphasis of governments at all levels following the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Since its enactment, discrimination in the sale, rental, financing of housing on the basis of race, color, familial status, religion, sex, physical/mental disability, marital status or national origin has been illegal and penalized by civil penalties up to $100,000. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission enforces state laws against discrimination. Learn more about recognizing discriminatory practices or how to report violations. West Ohio Community Action Partnership WOCAP was founded in the early 90s to serve low-income families in Allen County. As the agency evolved, it has developed programs in several areas including fair housing. WOCAP has worked in partnership with the Regional Planning Commission to produce a brochure, Check Your Home, for residents in housing market . The information is intended to help, especially, first time renters and buyers to better evaluate their future homes. An Analsysis of Impediments was first adopted by the city of Lima and Allen County in 2013. The AI is designed to be an extensive analysis of housing stock with a detailed view into socio-economics and the details of community demographics. The report focused on regulatory barriers, lenders, tax policies and equity in the real estate industry. An Analysis Of Impediments: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Choice-June 2019 The Planning Commission will carry out all planning, programs and activities in such manner that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination with respect to such planning, programs or activities. The Planning Commission is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a continuing affirmative action program. © Copyright 2018. Planning Commission. All rights reserved. Site designed and developed by CorpComm Group, Inc. 130 West North Street Lima, Ohio 45801-4311 Phone: (419) 228-1836 Fax: (419) 228-3891 English MENU