National Fair Housing Month celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in April, 1968, a national law that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, disability and gender.
Fair Housing Month reminds us that the principle of fair housing is not only state and national law, but a fundamental human concept for all people. As a community we welcome all good neighbors, recognizing the contributions and richness tendered by a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds, colors, ethnicities or religious traditions.
Events and activities are organized to educate the public about fair housing laws, rights and responsibilities. The Tulsa Health Department’s Environmental Health Services program works with community partners to organize safe housing education events throughout the year. This program is active on the Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership and City of Tulsa Fair Housing Committee. In 2025, our goal is to reach more tenants. They will be presenting at various housing events throughout the month along with providing resources about our Safe and Healthy Homes program and Lead Hazard Control Program.
THD is hosting a free Housing 101 event on Monday, Apr 28, 2025 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Apartment managers, leasing agents, landlords or renters are invited to come know your rights and responsibilities. Learn what the experts have to say about housing regulations.
You will hear from the Tulsa Health Department and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma about:
- Fair Housing Act (protection from discrimination)
- Property Maintenance Code
- Oklahoma Residential Landlord-Tenant Law
Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership is hosting a free educational event just for renters on Sat, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. at Rudisill Library. The event includes Fair Housing for All story time, light breakfast and access to resources for renters that may have experienced discrimination.
This law applies to direct providers of housing, such as landlords and real estate companies as well as other entities, such as municipalities, banks or other lending institutions and homeowners insurance companies whose discriminatory practices make housing unavailable to people. If you have questions or suspect you have been discriminated against, you can contact Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma or the City of Tulsa.
