Promoting Livability and Vibrancy in Independence
The City of Independence Planning Department works to create a long-term vision for the future growth and development of the city and to promote a livable, vibrant city by implementing the community’s vision.
Ongoing Planning Projects and Code Changes
Boards and Commissions
Additional Information
The Fair Housing Act (amended) states that no one may discriminate against a person based on, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (families with children), or handicap, when renting or selling a home.
Oregon includes the following additional protection categories: source of income, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity. Also, there are specific rights for survivors of domestic violence. As of 2014, the Oregon Revised Statutes also includes language that prohibits a landlord from refusing to rent to a tenant who wants to use a HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (the tenant still needs to meet the qualifications to rent the dwelling unit).
If you have questions regarding Fair Housing rules, regulation or guidance or if you feel that you have been a victim of housing discrimination, please contact the Fair Housing Council of Oregon or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Implementing Community Strategies to Land-Use
The City of Independence Planning Department works to create a long-term vision for the future growth and development of the city and to promote a livable, vibrant city by implementing the community’s vision.
Major Ongoing Planning Projects and Code Changes
Boards and Commissions
Additional Information
The Fair Housing Act (amended) states that no one may discriminate against a person based on, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (families with children), or handicap, when renting or selling a home.
Oregon includes the following additional protection categories: source of income, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity. Also, there are specific rights for survivors of domestic violence. As of 2014, the Oregon Revised Statutes also includes language that prohibits a landlord from refusing to rent to a tenant who wants to use a HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (the tenant still needs to meet the qualifications to rent the dwelling unit).
If you have questions regarding Fair Housing rules, regulation or guidance or if you feel that you have been a victim of housing discrimination, please contact the Fair Housing Council of Oregon or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.