New LGBT housing rule announced by Department of Housing and Urban Development | Real Estate

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary John Trasviña, Rocky Mountain Region Administrator, Rick Garcia along with local government officials and fair housing groups will announce HUD’s new rule on housing. Utilizing its authority to promote decent housing and a suitable living environment for all, HUD has taken important steps to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons have equal access to housing and HUD programs.  Additionally, HUD will announce a grant to the Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD) to fight housing discrimination.

WHO:             HUD Assistant Secretary John Trasviña, Rocky Mountain Region Administrator, Rick Garcia

WHAT:          Announcement of New LGBT Housing Rule and Fair Housing Grant

            WHEN:          11:00 – 11:30 A.M.
                                    Tuesday, March 20, 2012
           

            WHERE:        Dept. of Housing and Urban Development’s Denver Regional Office
                                    1670 Broadway, 35th Floor    
                                    Denver, CO 80202

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