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The Area Housing Authority (AHA) of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners makes the main decisions for AHA. They oversee policies, finances, daily operations, and overall management. AHA’s main goal is to provide safe and affordable housing for people with very low incomes, including families, older adults, and people with disabilities.
For more information on the Area Housing Authority (AHA) visit their website.
Fair Housing
Fair Housing means it is illegal to discriminate against someone regarding housing. This includes unfair treatment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, family status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income, or any other group protected by law.
The City follows these laws by working with qualified experts. These experts provide community outreach and education, receive and review fair housing complaints, work to resolve those complaints, and connect people with additional support services when needed.
Southern California Housing Rights Center
Since 2008, the City has worked with the Southern California Housing Rights Center (HRC) to provide housing support services to the community. Please visit the Southern California Housing Rights Center website for more information. HRC offers these services at no cost:
- Landlord-Tenant Counseling
- Predatory Lending Information & Referrals
- Housing Discrimination Investigation
- Enforcement & Advocacy
- Outreach & Education
Housing Discrimination Complaints
If you think you or someone you know has experienced housing discrimination, contact the Housing Rights Center for help.
- Call toll-free: (800) 477-5977
- Visit: housingrightscenter.org
Housing counselors are available to answer questions, provide support, and connect you with helpful information and resources.
You may also contact the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through their website, or the Civil Rights Department of the State of California's website, regarding housing discrimination complaints.
Foreclosure Assistance
- For education and financial coaching services, visit the Ventura County Community Development Corporation website.
- For license checks of mortgage brokers and lenders, and consumer complaint forms, visit the California Department of Real Estate website.
- For tips for avoiding foreclosure and referrals to related resources, visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website
Additional Resources
For Housing Discrimination help, visit the Civil Rights Department of the State of California.
Additional Information can be found on the National Fair Housing Alliance's website.
Refer to the Resource Guide for tenants, when searching for housing.
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