Our Mission

The mission of High Plains Fair Housing Center is to strengthen communities and to ensure equal access to fair housing in the region through training, education, enforcement, and advocacy. 

The vision of High Plains Fair Housing Center recognizes the importance of “home” as a component of the American dream. We envision a country free of housing discrimination where each individual, group, and community enjoys equal housing opportunity and access in a bias-free and open housing market. We envision a country where integrated neighborhoods are the norm, and where private and public sectors collaborate to guarantee civil rights, in an open and barrier-free community committed to healing the history of discrimination in America

FAQs

What does “fair housing” mean?
A: “Fair housing” means that housing-related transactions must be free of discrimination. Fair housing laws provide the right to choose where you want to live.

Q: Which types of housing-related activities are covered by fair housing law?
A: Nearly all rentals, sales, financing, and insurance transactions relating to housing are covered by fair housing laws.

Q: What kinds of discrimination are prohibited by fair housing laws?
A: Discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, the presence of children in the household, or disability are all illegal under federal law. North Dakota fair housing laws also forbid discrimination based on marital status or receipt of public assistance.

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