DCA Survey of Impediments to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
 

1. Survey of Impediments to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

 
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Please assist the Department of Community Affairs in assessing the impediments, or barriers, to fair housing and equal opportunity by completing this survey. The results will be reported in the State of Florida Consolidated Plan to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2011. Responses to this survey must be submitted no later than October 31, 2010.

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1. The person completing this survey is a:

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2. Please indicate the city and county in which you live.

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3. The following are summaries of the impediments identified in the state’s previous Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. These impediments may result in housing discrimination. Please indicate whether or not these issues impact fair housing and equal opportunity in the community in which you live.

 Significant (Major Concern)Insignificant (Minor Concern)Do Not ApplyUnsure
Discrimination in housing sales and rental
Lack of existing/available affordable housing stock and the geographic distribution of affordable housing stock
Lack of public education and awareness regarding rights and responsibilities under federal, state, and local fair housing laws
Lack of dedicated fair housing funding and resources
Lack of adequate and effective local fair housing ordinances and enforcement mechanisms
Sudden and significant influx of foreign speaking populations in areas of the state which have not experienced this previously.
Unintentional effects of local land use regulations/public policies and/or the results of implementing antiquated land use regulations

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4. Describe other barriers to fair housing that you believe exist in your community. For example, if your community has experienced an influx of residents that speak a foreign language, then a language barrier could be an impediment. Please also indicate if the barrier is Significant/Major Concern or Insignificant/Minor Concern.

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5. If you represent a local government, describe the fair housing activities that your community conducts in order to affirmatively further fair housing. Who is involved in conducting the activities? (i.e., local government staff, lending institutions, realtors, etc.)

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6. If you represent a local government OR are a housing provider, how effective do you believe local fair housing ordinances and activities are?

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7. If you represent a local government, has your local government received any complaints relating to Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity within the past year? If so, describe.