Free Training Offered to Housing Providers & Professionals in April 2019 - Coming to an island near you!

There's no place like home. In commemoration of Fair Housing Month, several workshops will be offered throughout the month of April. These free workshops are designed for housing professionals and providers in order to help increase your knowledge of:
  • Federal and State Fair Housing laws
  • Reasonable Accommodation and Modification Requests
  • Language Access
  • Recent trends, topics, and updates regarding Fair Housing laws in Hawaii and nationwide
  • Housing Options

Who should attend this free training on Fair Housing?

  • Tenants interested in learning about their rights under Fair Housing laws
  • Private landlords 
  • Real Estate agents/ Resident Managers/ Property Managers
  • AOAO Board Members
  • Service providers working with disabled populations

When will it be hosted on my island?

Please note that space is limited and attendees must register prior to the registration deadline. Click on the links below and follow the instructions to sign up.

April 9, 2019 - Kauai Fair Housing Workshop | Register by April 2nd!
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April 12, 2019 - Maui Fair Housing Workshop | Register by March 28th!

April 15, 2019 - Kailua-Kona Fair Housing Workshop | Register by April 5th!

April 25, 2019 - City & County of Honolulu Fair Housing Workshop | Register by April 15th!

April 29, 2019 - Hilo Fair Housing Workshop | Register by April 18!

Family Reaches Settlement With Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Address National Origin Discrimination And Improve Language Access In Public Housing
​Click here to read Civil Beat's article, "When Not Speaking Fluent English Can Get You Evicted"
​by Anita Hofschneider 

Governor and Mayor's Fair Housing Proclamation Ceremonies

Every April, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Governor David Ige recognize April as Fair Housing Awareness Month. To read the full proclamation, click here.

Announcing the Winners of the “Fair Housing Is Our Kuleana” Art Contest

  
Congratulations to the winners of the “Fair Housing Is Our Kuleana” Art Contest:

  • Kiley Igarashi, 11th grade winner
  • Lina Takada, 11th grade runner up
  • Kayla Mae Cuizon, 9th grade winner
  • Abigail Jones, 9th grade runner up

Fair housing is our kuleana (right and responsibility).  Where we live may have a huge impact on the quality of our schools, jobs, health and well-being, access to fresh food, parks, hospitals, and transportation.

The art contest was open to high school students on O‘ahu to encourage them to learn more about the Fair Housing Act and express what fair housing means to them and our diverse communities.  The art will be on display in Honolulu Hale during April, Fair Housing month, and may be used in Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i publications.  The beautiful artwork will help to educate others about their rights and the importance offair housing in our community.  The winners were announced at the Mayor’s Fair Housing Proclamation Ceremony. They received generous prizes from local sponsors:

  • Birnberg & Associates
  • Consolidated Theaters
  • Dave &  Buster’s of Honolulu
  • Hawaii Bookkeeping Service
  • JJ Dolan’s
  • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
  • Redbox DVD Rentals
  • Town & Country Surf
  • University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Bookstore
  • Via Gelato

Mahalo to all of the participants and sponsors for helping the Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i’s Fair Housing Enforcement Program advance fair housing and end housing discrimination!