2017 Fair Housing Survey for Rochester, NH

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As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Rochester must affirmatively further fair housing. This involves a research, public consultation, and analysis process that results in a comprehensive Assessment of Fair Housing. The Assessment of Fair Housing must not only analyze impediments to fair housing faced by Rochester residents but also include concrete action steps intended to reduce any impediments to fair housing.

The federal Fair Housing Act protects against discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and the presence of children. New Hampshire's anti-discrimination protections, which include protections against housing discrimination in renting and purchasing, protect against discrimination on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, and national origin.

The City of Rochester is partnering with the Rochester Housing Authority to draft a joint Assessment of Fair Housing. Drafts of the joint Assessment of Fair Housing and relevant research materials will be posted to the City's fair housing webpage, at http://www.rochesternh.net/community-development-division/pages/fair-housing, as they become available.

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* 1. Please provide your zip code. (This information will be kept confidential.)

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* 2. Have you ever encountered any form of housing discrimination in the City of Rochester?

Examples of discrimination may include: a rental advertisement that says, “Perfect for couples or singles without children” or “No Pets” without an exception for service animals; a real estate agent who "steers" you to houses in neighborhoods different than the ones you have requested and think you can afford; or a landlord who refuses to let you install a ramp in your shower (at your own expense) to accommodate your disability.

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* 3. If yes, which of the following best describes the person responsible for discriminating against you?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes the location where the act of discrimination occurred?

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* 5. Please explain how you believe you were discriminated against:

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* 6. On what basis do you believe you were discriminated against? (Please check all that apply.)

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* 7. Did you report the incident of possible discrimination?

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* 8. How well informed do you feel you are about housing discrimination laws?

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* 9. What would you do if you encountered housing discrimination?

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* 10. Do you believe there is housing discrimination occurring in the City of Rochester and, if so, what types of discrimination problems do you think are the worst?

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