(A) Discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing or in the provision of brokerage services because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin is prohibited by Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act (Federal Fair Housing Law).
(B) It is the policy of the City of Pikeville to implement programs to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 expands coverage to include disabled persons and families with children and HUD 2012 regulations expanded coverage to sexual orientation or gender identity.
(C) Within available resources the City of Pikeville will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or familial status to seek equity under federal and state laws by filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Compliance Division.
(D) The City of Pikeville shall publicize this section and through this publicity shall encourage owners of real estate, developers and builders to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law and amendments and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances.
(E) The program will at a minimum include:
(1) Printing and publicizing of this policy and other applicable fair housing information through local media and community contacts;
(2) Distribution of posters, flyers, and any other means that will bring attention of those affected, the knowledge of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing; and
(3) Prepare an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice and actions to mitigate such impediments.
(Res. - - , passed 12-22-03; Res. - - , passed 4-11-16)