April 8, 2026 6:15 a.m. 

Oregon Housing and Community Services is celebrating April as Fair Housing Month in the state, following a proclamation by Governor Tina Kotek.

An OHCS release said the designation recognizes the state’s ongoing work to ensure fair and equal housing opportunities to all Oregonians.

OHCS Executive Director Andrea Bell said, “Where you live is more than an address. It is deeply connected to circumstances that can make your life better or harder”. Bell said, “All Oregonians deserve the freedom and reliability of a well-resourced neighborhood, community and state that cherishes its residents and remains tangibly accountable for ensuring no communities are left behind”.

Each April, Fair Housing Month commemorates the passage of the Fair Housing Act, a landmark federal law signed on April 11th, 1968, that made discrimination in housing illegal and established critical protections based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

OHCS, in partnership with Fair Housing Council of Oregon, is offering a series of fair housing trainings throughout 2026. These are free webinars for those interested in learning more about fair housing issues statewide and how to prevent illegal discrimination in Oregon. For more information about fair housing rights, go to the Fair Housing Council of Oregon website at: https://fhco.org.