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FAIR HOUSING ADVOCACY
The
Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, Maryland maintains a stewardship role in The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County have declared April as Fair Housing Month and issues a Proclamation annually, which reaffirms the county’s dedication to the principles of equal opportunity on which the Fair Housing Act is grounded. Further, the St. Mary’s County Housing Authority Board enacted Resolution #99-10, which reaffirmed the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and support for housing assistance and accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you feel you were discriminated against while trying to secure or maintain a residence, there are several ways you can complain. You may do so electronically at http://www.mchr.state.md.us, or you may put your complaint in writing and either fax to (410) 333-1841 or mail to:
Maryland
Commission on Human Relations
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providing information on and in advocating compliance with Federal and
State Fair Housing Laws. The Housing Authority disseminates brochures,
posters, newsletters and other handouts which advocate Fair Housing
Awareness. Additionally, the Housing Authority airs a 3-video series on
the County’s public television station which focus on Smart Growth, Fair
Housing Law and Hate Crimes. Feel free to come by our main office
location and pick up information on Fair Housing, or call the contracted
distributor of this information for Southern Maryland, the Greater
Baltimore Community Housing Resource Board, Inc. (GBCHRB). 