Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Fair Housing Empower Hour

Monthly fair housing training on different topics to provide a broad look on some of the subject matter that relate to fair housing. The topics are designed to promote conversations and questions. 

flyer for PHRC Fair Housing Empower Hour: Fair Housing and Local Governments

PHRC Fair Housing Empower Hour

All virtual trainings are free and typically held the last Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m. 

Sexual Harassment & Housing

August 27, 2025: Everyone deserves to live in housing free from harassment. Learn about fair housing protections against harassment.

Addressing Fair Housing Needs in Rural Communities

June 25, 2025: Rural communities face a unique set of challenges in ensuring equal housing opportunities. Learn more about barriers, resources, and fair housing partnerships in rural communities.

Fair Housing for Families

March 26, 2025: Learn about housing protections against discrimination for families with children under the age of 18.

Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications

January 29, 2025: Learn how to handle requests for changes to homes and policies so that individuals with disabilities can use & enjoy their housing.

Assistance Animals

July 30, 2025: Service Animal, ESA, Assistance Animal- what's the difference? Learn about how to successfully navigate assistance animal requests.

Housing & Hoarding

May 28, 2025: Learn about fair housing protections apply to hoarding situations. This session will discuss reasonable accommodations and best practices for long-term tenant stability.

Fair Housing & Tenant Screening

February 26, 2025: Learn about potential fair housing issues that may arise during the tenant screening process for rental properties, and how to address them.

Past events