Fair Housing

Pursuant to State Government Article, §20-702, Annotated Code of Maryland, it is the policy of The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) to provide for fair housing through its programs throughout the State, to all its citizens, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or source of income and to affirmatively further fair housing.

Federal regulations prohibit discrimination against certain protected classes and other groups of people. State and local requirements, as well as PHA policies, can prohibit discrimination against additional classes of people. HACA shall not discriminate because of race, color, sex, religion, familial status, age, disability or national origin (called “protected classes”). Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18. HACA will not discriminate on the basis of marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation [Federal Register Notice 02/03/12].

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis participates in the Baltimore Metropolitan Council’s Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, or AI, which is a planning process for local governments and public housing agencies (PHAs) to take meaningful actions to overcome historic patterns of segregation, promote fair housing choice, and foster inclusive communities that are free from discrimination. Please see Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing for more information.” 

To file a complaint regarding a fair housing issue with our agency, please see our Grievance Procedures page on our website.