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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana

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We work to facilitate open housing for all people. Learn more at: www.fhcci.org

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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
IN TWO WEEKS - Join us on 10/13, 6:30pm at Indiana Landmarks to discuss the impacts of #privateequity firms on housing access. There will be a panel discussion of local experts from Martindale Brightwood CDC, Indiana Legal Services, and Intend Indiana. RSVP (FREE): www.fhcci.org/events/fall-...
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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'Instant heartbreak': Indy mom loses $1K to rental scam with new twist
INDIANAPOLIS — A new twist on a rental scam is draining bank accounts across central Indiana. Heather James wanted to rent a house with her kids. “I wanted more room, more space, kids to run around in...
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Indiana #6 in nation for its foreclosure filings for the month of August 2026. 6. Indiana 1 in every 2,535 housing units (1,174 filings / 2,976,568 units) Top Counties: Madison, Clinton, Grant, Huntington www.attomdata.com/news/most-re...
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U.S. Foreclosure Rates by State – August 2026
Explore August 2026 foreclosure rates across all 50 U.S. states and their top counties leading in foreclosure activity.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We are excited to provide IN-PERSON #FairHousing education in partnership with the Centers of Wellness for Urban Women NEXT TUESDAY! This Indianapolis event is open to the public and we hope to see you there. ➡ Spots are limited, so don’t wait! 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/37t9zpyn
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The attorney general's office said 59 people will receive payments, which vary in amount. Checks should start going out next week. www.wthr.com/article/news...
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Muslims have always been part of the discussion of what it means to have religious freedom," Curtis said. “To see Muslims as outside the protections of the First Amendment is to ignore the intention of the founders who explicitly included them.” www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
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'Our daily reality': Amid rising Islamophobia, mosques up outreach – and security
Muslims continue to combat misinformation and fears about their faith by opening their doors while also ramping up security.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🚨Another FREE #FairHousing virtual training opportunity this Wednesday! 🚨 This webinar will cover fair housing laws as it relates to #realestate sales and mortgage #lending - perfect for real estate and mortgage lending professionals. Advanced registration required: www.fhcci.org/events
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Indiana needs a plan,” said Andrew Bradley. “We think of Indiana as being an affordable place to live. But we’re finding that we are at the very bottom of the Midwest for the housing supply that is affordable to the folks who need it the most.” www.journalgazette.net/opinion/edit...
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State economy at risk without more affordable housing
Indiana’s “Out of Reach” report reveals that without targeted policy changes addressing housing affordability, the state’s growth prospects are at risk.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
According to the Indiana Department of Health, there are 13 confirmed cases across the Hoosier State in Wayne, Switzerland and Parke counties as of Wednesday. Wayne reported the most with six. fox59.com/indiana-news...
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Concerns rise about measles cases in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Measles, once declared eliminated from the United States, is making a comeback as Indiana sees its highest number of cases in a decade. According to the Indiana Department of Health,…
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Housing Advocates Decry Indianapolis Eviction Problem: www.youtube.com/shorts/bapDD...
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Housing advocates decry ‘eviction problem’ in Indianapolis
YouTube video by WTHR
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
According to a new report, Indianapolis has one of the nation's highest eviction filing rates. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdQa...
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Indiana's eviction problem grows
YouTube video by WTHR
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Lower-income families and communities of color are bearing the brunt of Marion County’s accelerating housing crisis, according to a new report released by the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI). wibc.com/897205/fhcci...
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FHCCI Report Highlights Rising Indianapolis Eviction Filing Crisis
In 2025 alone, Marion County recorded 24,938 eviction filings. The city of Indianapolis posted an eviction filing rate of 14.0 for every 100 rental units—ranking sixth nationwide among the 42 major ci...
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How it works: Shepherd buys the home from Arbor for about $130,000 and, after three years of renting, the family purchases it for about $150,000 — far below the estimated market value of roughly $300,000. www.axios.com/local/indian...
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Indy nonprofits offering rent-to-own homes
A new program is building affordable homes and helping families purchase them.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🚨Today, the FHCCI releases its latest report, "State of Fair Housing Report – Marion County’s Top Evictors."🚨 This report examines eviction filing rates for major landlords in Indy and racial disparities between neighborhoods where evictions occurred. Official press release: www.fhcci.org/news/
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us on 9/16, 2-3:30 PM ET for our Fair Housing Design and Construction workshop. This webinar will cover accessibility requirements for multifamily housing that were included in the 1988 amendment to the Fair Housing Act. Spots are filling up quickly, so register today: www.fhcci.org/events
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Indianapolis' new apartments slimmed down 2 square feet to 871, while Zillow finds the average apartment rents for $1,571 per month. That's $634 more — up 21% adjusted for inflation — than 10 years ago. www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-...
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U.S. apartment sizes are growing: Where are renters gaining the most space?
Explore how apartment size is changing across the U.S. and discover which cities are giving renters the most space for their money.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The FHCCI is hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Gretchen Morgenson, for a discussion about private equity's #FairHousing impact on housing access for Hoosier families. Join us on October 13, 6:30pm at Indiana Landmarks (in Indianapolis). FREE event - RSVP: www.fhcci.org/events/fall-...
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We have TWO, FREE virtual trainings on special topics related to #FairHousing that you can join in September! 🟠 9/16: Fair Housing Design and Construction 🟠 9/23: Fair Housing Sales & Lending Don't. Miss. Out. Advanced registration is required: www.fhcci.org/events
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Monthly base rents for the two- and three-bedroom homes range from $1,000 to $1,260. They are for households earning between 60% and 80% of Marion County’s median income, which ranges from about $46,000 for an individual to $95,000 for a family of five. www.wishtv.com/news/politic...
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$15.1 million townhome project opens for lower-income households
Indianapolis celebrates the opening of Bridges Townhomes at Sherman Park, a $15.1M project offering housing for lower-income households.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“Another trend we’re monitoring is more borrowers choosing ARMs [adjustable-rate mortgages], with the ARM share back to 8 percent last week, its highest level in 5 weeks.” www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/d...
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Demand for riskier mortgages rises along with interest rates
Mortgage rates continue to rise, pushing some buyers to riskier, adjustable-rate loans in order to find savings. Rates are at the highest level since June 2025.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Have you or someone you know ever lived in a motel or hotel as your primary residence? We want to hear from you! Contact us at info@fhcci.org or 317-644-0673.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Experts say residents in need of federal disaster aid now available to storm victims in Marion and 20 other Indiana counties should take a proactive approach to the process. www.axios.com/local/indian...
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What Hoosier flood victims need to know about getting help from FEMA
Experts say Hoosiers in need of federal aid should take a proactive approach to the process.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
On Wednesday, the Gov. Mike Braun announced that Indiana residents can text "IN211HELP" at any time of the day to select the type of assistance they need. www.wthr.com/article/weat...
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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Streets to Home gave her a new life. Is she about to lose it?
“I’ve worked so hard. But I know what it’s like out there.”
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Northwest Indiana residents sue NIPSCO after storms leave thousands in the dark - Indianapolis Business Journal
Nearly two weeks after severe storms knocked out power across northwest Indiana, thousands of homes and businesses remain in the dark — and Northern Indiana Public Service Co. now faces a proposed cla...
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Developer eyes 500-acre site in Westfield for 1,000-home subdivision - Indianapolis Business Journal
The project, introduced to Westfield City Council on Monday, is expected to feature nearly 200 acres of open space that includes a working farm, a horse barn, community gardens and tree preservation a...
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
One man's journey from a high-profile camp shows the promise of Indy's most ambitious attempt in recent history to reduce street homelessness. www.indystar.com/story/news/l...
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He thought he'd die on the street. A new Indy program housed him and 230 others
In the past year, more than 230 Indy neighbors went from homeless to housed. One man's journey from a high-profile camp shows how the program can change lives.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Facing foreclosure? You're not alone. 🏡 Near North Development Corporation offers FREE counseling and assistance for those struggling with past due property taxes, delinquent insurance premiums, or missed mortgage payments. Reach out to savemyhome@nearnorthdevelopment.org for support.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our LAST #FairHousing virtual training in August is a **BRAND NEW TOPIC** for us! Join us on 8/27 for our Fair Housing Rental Intermediate Training, which will go into greater depth on some common issues in rental housing. Spots are filling up quickly, so register today! www.fhcci.org/events
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
On the sixth floor, neighbors complained of a smell coming from a unit where a person’s body was found July 31. The housing agency had not cleaned the unit as of Thursday. www.wrtv.com/news/wrtv-in...
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Indianapolis Housing Agency could face fines over Lugar Tower air conditioning
Residents of the Lugar Tower Apartments in downtown Indianapolis have endured weeks of broken air conditioning and various maintenance issues.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
📣 The FHCCI announces a special IN-PERSON event in Indianapolis!📣 Join us at Indiana Landmarks on 10/13 @ 6:30PM for "Preserving the American Dream" with award-winning journalist Gretchen Morgenson! This event is FREE. RSVP today: fhcci_preservingtheamericandream.eventbrite.com?aff=BSLaunch
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🚨 IN-PERSON Training Opportunity!🚨 Coming up in September, the FHCCI will be hosting a Fair Housing Basics Training in Greenwood, IN! 📅 Sept 22, 2026 ⏰ 1 PM - 3 PM ET RSVP: greenwoodfairhousingtraining.eventbrite.com This training is FREE thanks to a partnership with the City of Greenwood.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The roughly $84 million complex will host more than 200 multi-family units across two buildings. One-bedroom apartments are available for rent starting at $1,400, and two-bedroom apartments are available for rent starting at $2,000. www.ibj.com/articles/col...
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Cole Motor to welcome first residents next week - Indianapolis Business Journal
The roughly $84 million complex will host more than 200 multi-family units across two buildings.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The cost of a new manufactured home soared in 2021 and 2022, just as the traditional housing market saw huge price spikes. But factory-built remains far cheaper. The most recent average price, according to the Federal Reserve, was $90,700. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Why homes once banished to trailer parks are filling the suburbs
Long stigmatized and banned by many towns and cities, factory-built housing is being reconsidered in some places because of soaring home prices.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Fewer than one in every 200 Indiana homes, or less than 0.48% of homes, have any type of flood insurance, according to data from Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the country. Statewide flood policies have dropped 56% since 2011. www.indystar.com/story/weathe...
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Thousands of Hoosiers lack insurance to help with flood aftermath
Fewer than 1 in 200 Indiana homes have flood insurance, data shows, leaving many residents vulnerable after historic floods hit the state.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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Flood assistance is available. Find food, shelter and other help
Indiana residents impacted by recent flooding can access emergency hotlines, shelter and financial aid resources.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
They may also offer to “manage” the homeowners’ insurance claims, give referral discounts, waive deductibles and perform work for “whatever insurance pays.” www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/ind...
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Indiana Office of the Attorney General warns residents of scams targeting victims of storm damage, flooding  - The Indiana Lawyer
Following widespread flooding across Indiana, the Indiana Office of the Attorney General is warning residents to be cautious of scammers looking to exploit them.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers that scammers may be attempting to exploit the damage. fox59.com/news/indiana...
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of scammers targeting flood victims
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers that scammers may be attempting to exploit the damage. “Thousands of Hoosiers are assessing damage and beginning the har…
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We have 2 FREE #FairHousing virtual trainings left in August - one later this week! 🔴 August 20: Fair Housing Disability (limited seats left!) 🟠 August 27: Fair Housing Rental Intermediate Training These trainings are free and virtual, but advanced registration is required: www.fhcci.org/events
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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How to help Central Indiana flood victims
Where to donate, volunteer and get help
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The National Weather Service estimates more than 11 inches of rain have fallen in some parts of the state. The area has also been hit by severe storms that caused wind damage. www.wtvr.com/science-and-...
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Rain-soaked Indiana sees record river levels and washed-out roads
Days of heavy rain caused major flooding across Indiana, buckling I-70, damaging roads and pushing rivers to record or near-record levels.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
When insurance premiums rise, that increases the cost of housing for new buyers and for current homeowners. In an informal FPI News survey about affordability in Indiana, several respondents said rising insurance bills were burdensome for their families. www.ipm.org/news/2026-08...
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Why Indiana homeowners insurance may pay less for roof fixes
Hail and windstorms are partly to blame for higher premiums and less coverage.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
When housing choice is limited, that is just one more barrier standing between a survivor and their ability to leave a domestic violence situation. Please – let Indiana's congressional delegation know that you support fair housing: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-... #SaveFHIPFunding
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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Which groups wield the most influence at the Statehouse? Lobbying reports offer a clue
Nearly 1,000 companies, interest groups and local entities spent money in an attempt to wield influence with Indiana lawmakers during the 2026 session
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We need your voice! 📣 Federal funding for local fair housing organizations is at risk. Without this funding, the FHCCI will be unable to provide the critical resources, like the counseling services we used to help Abigail. Act now: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-... www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bws...
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Abigail's Housing Discrimination Story and Sexual Harassment
YouTube video by Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The federal Fair Housing Act grants people with disabilities the ability to request reasonable accommodations and/or modifications from their housing providers. Federal funding for nonprofit #fairhousing resources is at risk. Stand with us: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-... #SaveFHIPFunding
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Emergency Housing Vouchers were introduced during the pandemic as a temporary measure to help vulnerable, low-income residents avoid eviction...But apartment rents soared in the years that followed the pandemic. www.bisnow.com/news/new-yor...
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Landlords, Tenants In Limbo Amid Voucher Funding Crisis
Emergency housing vouchers face funding cuts, leaving tenants and landlords uncertain.
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The federal Fair Housing Act protects everyone living in the U.S. from harassment in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Please use your voice to save fair housing funding: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-... #SaveFHIPFunding
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana @fairhousingin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
We need your voice! 📣 Federal funding for local fair housing organizations is at risk. Without this funding, the FHCCI will be unable to provide the critical resources, like the counseling services we used to help Sarah. Act now: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCnA...
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Sarah's Housing Discrimination Story and Reasonable Accommodations
YouTube video by Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana
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