Fair and Affordable Housing Open House: Saturday, April 28


4/2/2018 • 6 years ago

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The City of Cambridge's second annual Fair & Affordable Housing Open House will take place on Saturday, April 28 in the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School's Main Cafeteria, 459 Broadway, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event is co-hosted by the Community Development Department and the Cambridge Human Rights Commission.

Throughout the event, representatives from City departments, local organizations, and non-profits will be available to answer questions and provide resources related to fair and affordable housing in Cambridge, including:

  • Affordable housing programs
  • Homelessness, eviction, and foreclosure prevention services
  • Landlord / tenant mediation resources
  • Legal resources for housing in Cambridge
  • Enforcement of housing discrimination laws

Members of the public can also attend three panels throughout the event. The panel topics will discuss basic tenant rights, resources for conducting a housing search, and financing options for first-time homebuyers.

“The Fair and Affordable Housing Open House brings together dozens of organizations and non-profits to provide information about the wealth of resources related to housing needs in Cambridge,” said Iram Farooq, Assistant City Manager for Community Development. “The event reflects and furthers our mission to increase access to fair and affordable housing for all members of the Cambridge community.”

“It is essential that all members of the community are aware of their housing rights and the steps they can take to ensure fair treatment in Cambridge,” said Nancy Schlacter, Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission. “The Open House is a wonderful opportunity for the public to learn more about Cambridge’s fair housing laws and to extend the city’s social justice mission to affordable housing.”

The event is free and open to all members of the public. No advance registration is required.

Additional Resources:
Event Housing Resource Guide Brochure
Event Panel Descriptions
Event Flyer

For More Information

Contact Crystal Rosa at crosa@cambridgema.gov or 617/349-4396