Welcome to the Community Choice Web Site

Where you live could determine your opportunities in life.

Everyone is entitled to have an equal chance to live, work and go to school where they choose. No one should be denied housing opportunities because of their race, because of their ethnicity, because of their national origin, because of their sex or marital status, or because of their religion. Nor should they be denied housing just because they happen to have a disability, or because they have children in their household. Fair Housing laws are intended to protect all of us from unlawful discrimination. Unfortunately, the history of equal housing choice is not unblemished. At one time or another each of the groups described above has been isolated or treated differently. Moreover, progress in addressing these inequities doesn't happen on its own. It takes planning and dedicated effort. Accordingly, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) asks that all communities 1) look at the barriers to fair housing in their localities, 2) come up with plans to eliminate the barriers within their control, and 3) take steps to reduce those barriers that are beyond their immediate control. To that end, our City, County and towns have developed a regional fair housing plan. It's called the "Community Choice Action Plan" (CCAP), and it has become a model for the nation. One of the key strategies in our plan is to involve the entire community in efforts to promote equal housing choice. This web site is designed to help make that part of the plan become a reality.

Information   This website is designed to help you learn about fair housing.   Community Choice Action Plan   Visit this page for background information on Monroe County's Fair Housing Plan. Rochester's Fair Housing History Visit this page for learn more about community housing initiatives since the 1960's. What's New  Visit this page for information on fair housing developments at a national, regional and local level.    Click button        for a description of barriers to fair housing and how the CCAP plan addresses those barriers. Click button        for information on fair housing and accessibility issues for persons with disabilities.

Resource Locator

This web site is designed to give you practical information on local housing resources. Private Sector Initiatives  Visit this page to find local housing services providers such as mortgage lenders and Realtors.  Housing Resources Visit this page to find organizations within the community that offer housing services. Links   This pages serves a gateway to selected sites on the internet related to fair housing choice. Click button        for a description of your rights to fair housing and who you should contact if you think your rights have been violated.

Communication Vehicle

This web site is designed to be your customized communication tool.  Community Choice: Fair Housing Calendar  Visit this page to learn about current housing events in the community.  Individuals/organizations/businesses/government agencies can publicize their housing events on line.   Click button        for information on how you can nominate anyone in the community you think deserves public recognition for their work involving fair housing issues.

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