Governor declares April as Fair Housing Month

The Nevada Department of Business & Industry's Housing Division, the state agency that provides financing for more than 30 percent of the state's multifamily housing inventory, joins Gov. Kenny Guinn in encouraging all Nevadans to be committed in advancing fair housing opportunities. Guinn proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month in Nevada.

"The intent and my support of the fair housing laws is to ensure that all persons in our growing and ethnically diverse state are able to find and live in their home of choice; a place they can call home," Guinn said. "A strong Nevada is one in which its citizens are committed to fairness and opportunity for all."

April 2004 marks the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the legislation that affirms the right of every citizen to obtain the housing of their choice without being limited by race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or familial status.

"Our job is to ensure all Nevadans have access to decent, safe, and affordable housing, equally," Chas Horsey, administrator of the Nevada Housing Division, said.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development provides funding for fair housing education, community outreach and enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.

In Nevada, HUD has offices in Las Vegas and Reno; its regional office is located in San Francisco.

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