The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission will host a fair housing conference on April 24, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will focus on equal housing rights and best practices for industry professionals, according to the Office of the Governor.
The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission is hosting a free public conference to increase awareness of Hawaii's fair housing laws. Hawaii Civil Rights Commission Executive Director Marcus Kawatachi stated, "Fair housing is more than a legal obligation—it is essential to fostering inclusive communities." He also mentioned, "This conference is an opportunity to educate the public and ensure that everyone in Hawaiʻi has equal access to housing, free from discrimination." Hawaii's fair housing law, established in 1967 under Act 103 and now part of Chapter 515 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, prohibits housing discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, and other factors. The law works alongside the federal Fair Housing Act, as reported by the Office of the Governor.
Governor Josh Green has declared April as Fair Housing Month in Hawaiʻi to promote equal housing opportunities. The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission, Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority, Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Department of Hawaiian Homelands, and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi are working together to uphold fair housing protections. For more information or assistance on fair housing rights, individuals can contact the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission at 808-586-8636, as stated by the Office of the Governor.
