SC Housing recognizes Fair Housing Month
April 11, 2019
Today, April 11th, marks the 51st Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
In observance of April as Fair Housing Month, the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) endorsed a proclamation observing the 51st anniversary of the memorable landmark legislation that established a national policy of Fair Housing. The signing of this proclamation commemorates the enactment of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
This legislation has helped open the doors of opportunity for countless Americans in achieving the American Dream of safe, decent and affordable housing. The Fair Housing Act, recognized as an indispensable tool in stamping out housing discrimination, also protects those who may become victims of the unscrupulous lending practices of predatory lenders.
SC Housing recognizes the importance of the Fair Housing Act as it works toward promoting quality affordable housing units across the state. “Fair Housing Month gives us the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring equal access to affordable housing,” said Executive Director Bonita Shropshire.
Affordable housing also makes good economic sense for SC. The Moore School of Business recently determined that SC Housing programs delivered $869 million in total economic impact to the state’s economy (in Fiscal Year 2018) and supported 5,758 jobs. For every $100 SC Housing invested in affordable housing, the state realizes $176 in economic benefit.
About SC Housing
SC Housing is a self-sustaining housing finance agency committed to ensuring that South Carolinians have the opportunity to live in safe, decent, and affordable housing. Agency operations are supported by a funding base that includes fees and other revenue earned through the administration of agency programs.
