SERVICES

Fair Housing of Marin offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses in Marin County.

Counseling

Information about Fair Housing
Learn about your rights - and how you can help protect them.

File a Complaint
If you believe your Fair Housing rights have been violated, Fair Housing of Marin will investigate your complaint and assist you in determining what action should be taken.

Professional Training

Specialized Training Seminars
Do you work in the rental housing industry? Now you can earn credit toward your continuing education requirement by attending a FHOM training seminar on fair housing.

Fair Housing Laws and Recommended Practices
FHOM provides information tailored for property owners, real estate professionals, property and resident managers.

Media/Advertising Bias Sensitivity Training
Journalists, ad sales staff, and advertising copywriters can contact FHOM to learn about the responsibility of the press and other media to refuse discriminatory advertising - including discriminatory wording and the exclusive use of Caucasian models.

Housing Advocacy

Regional Audits
FHOM conducts investigations of current housing opportunities to determine compliance with fair housing laws and child ordinances. We may also file complaints with administrative agencies or in the courts on behalf of the community.

Ongoing Advocacy
Through ongoing efforts to inform the people and businesses of Marin County, FHOM is a persistent advocate for integrated, accessible, affordable housing for .

Community Education

The Story Teller Program
Trained Master Story Tellers can bring incredible tales and poems about human rights and equality to your classroom.

A Panel of Americans
Personal stories are one of the most effective ways to drive home the importance of diversity. Each Panel of Americans volunteer has a moving, entertaining story about how they themselves have been stereotyped.

Children's Poster Contest
Each year as part of National Fair Housing Month, FHOM invites Marin County school students in grades K-8 to submit entries for our annual Fair Housing Poster Contest.