Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

No one’s access to housing should be limited because of race, disability status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Maryland is committed to providing quality, affordable housing opportunities for all current and future residents. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) means taking meaningful actions to overcome patterns of concentrated poverty and segregation to ensure that we all can enjoy security, mobility, and economic opportunity.

History

Our Commitment to AFFH

Meaningful Actions

General Guidance for Housing Elements

Specific Guidance

Additional Resources

Community Engagement and Jurisdiction Self-reflection

To learn more or ask questions about affirmatively furthering fair housing, please contact Carter Reitman, Lead Housing Planner for the Maryland Department of Planning at carter.reitman2@maryland.gov.

​​​​Models & GuidelinesThe Housing El​ement​

​​Additional Resources

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

No one’s access to housing should be limited because of race, disability status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Models & Guidelines
The Housing
Element

Additional Resources