Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 7-21-2017
07-21-2017
Guest: Steve Buckelew, executive director, McKeesport Housing Authority
Topic: Public housing issues and concerns
How discussed: What is public housing and how is it provided in McKeesport? What are the rights and responsibilities of tenants who access public housing services? What are the challenges of providing safe, affordable housing when funding is going down? What is a so-called "Section 8" housing voucher and what are some common misconceptions about them?
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FAIR HOUSING IS YOUR RIGHT
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:
- Race
- Color
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
- Family Status
- Disability
That includes renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
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