The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) is a HUD-funded program created under President Reagan (1987) to support people facing housing discrimination, educate about the nation’s fair housing laws, and cure the harmful effects of housing discrimination. FHIP funding is the only federal resource for local, nonprofit, private enforcement, and fair housing services.

 

In February, President Trump terminated 78 grants to local fair housing organizations, and his FY26 budget has proposed eliminating the FHIP program entirely. Private nonprofit organizations processed 75 percent of fair housing complaints in 2024.

 

FHIP funding is a critical component of civil rights enforcement. Fair housing is the law. It protects everyone and ensures access to safe and affordable homes. Fair housing is a bipartisan issue.

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We’re calling on Congress to reject the administration’s proposed budget and ensure the Fair Housing Initiatives Program receives full funding so local fair housing groups can serve vulnerable communities. No one should be denied a home because of who they are, where they come from, or who they love.

Sign this petition and stand up for your neighbors, your community, and your rights. Then share it to help us grow the movement.