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. 

Fair Housing Empower Hour: Sexual Harassment & Housing

PHRC Fair Housing Empower Hour

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

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.

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.

Past events