Bucks County Association of REALTORS® supports Fair Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion. Together we will continue to strengthen our commitment to fair housing in real estate and foster inclusivity and diversity throughout our membership and the communities they serve.
REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, you can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership.
The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course teaches you how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
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National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP)The National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) mission is to raise awareness and educate the public on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community as it relates to housing and discrimination laws. NAGLREP is a mission-driven organization that is part business and part advocacy for equality, sustainable homeownership, and the wealth and stability it affords not only the lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community but all American families. |
National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (NAREB) is founded on the principle that all citizens have the right to equal housing opportunities, regardless of race, creed, or color. NAREB's mission is to enhance the economic improvement of its members and the minority community it serves. The tradition of strengthening African American homeownership and generational wealth are two major objectives of the organization. |
Asian Real Estate Association of America(AREAA)Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is dedicated to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American communities by creating a powerful national voice for housing and real estate professionals that serve this dynamic market. AREAA's Resource Page Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Greater Philadelphia ChapterAsian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) Greater Philadelphia serves Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Northern Maryland, and Delaware. Philadelphia Metropolitan Board of Realtist (PMBR)Philadelphia Metropolitan Board of Realtist (PMBR) is a local trade association dedicated to bringing together the nation's minority professionals in the real estate industry and to promote the meaningful exchange of ideas about our business and how best to serve our clientele. The mission is to enhance the economic improvement of its members and the minority community it serves. National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP)The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® is the Voice for Hispanic Real Estate® and proud champions of homeownership for the Hispanic community. National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP) South Jersey ChapterThe National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP) South Jersey Chapter provides community outreach, industry educational, and business networking events. |
2025 Snapshot of Race and Homebuying in America- Provided by the National Association of Realtors®
The mind science experts at the Perception Institute present an online workshop to help members avoid implicit bias in their daily business interactions. Drawing upon the latest evidence-based research, Perception explains how our brains’ automatic, instant association of stereotypes with particular groups can cause us to treat those who are different from us unfairly, despite our best intentions and often without our conscious awareness. Perception then applies these concepts to the everyday work of REALTORS®, and offers strategies to override bias in order to convey respect, ensure fairness, and improve business relationships.
In a 3-year investigation, Newsday found evidence of widespread separate and unequal treatment of minority homebuyers and minority communities on Long Island. To read and watch the full investigation, visit Newsday.com/divided
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US Department HUD LGBTQ+ Resources
The National Association of Realtors® offers a wide variety of diversity resources and education. Click here for the latest diversity resources from NAR.
The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® offers diversity and fair housing resources.
Provides information on how to file a complaint of discrimination under the PA Human Relations Act; provides information about resources available in Bucks County to assist with discrimination and to promote diversity.
PO Box 235, Richboro, PA 18954
Phone: 215-340-8220
Email: [email protected]
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, or PHRC, enforces state laws that prohibit discrimination: the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, which covers discrimination in employment, housing, commercial property, education and public accommodations; and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act, which is specific to postsecondary education and secondary vocational and trade schools.
In general, PA law prohibits discrimination based on race; color; religious creed; ancestry; age (40 and over); sex; national origin; familial status (only in housing); handicap or disability and the use, handling or training of support or guide animals for disability. Retaliation for filing a complaint, opposing unlawful behavior or assisting investigations is also illegal.
PHRC investigates employment discrimination complaints on behalf of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, and housing discrimination complaints on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. These partnerships protect the rights of complainants under both state and federal law. Harrisburg Regional Office.
Philadelphia Regional Office
110 North 8th St., Suite 501
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-560-2496
http://www.phrc.pa.gov/File-A-Complaint/Pages/default.aspx
333 Market Street, 8th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
717-787-9780
Leads the effort to eliminate housing discrimination through education, advocacy, and enforcement of fair housing laws. The Housing Equality Center’s service area includes the Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia. Can offer advice regarding the Fair Housing Act, housing discrimination, legal rights & disabilities in regards to rental housing. Can investigate and answer variety of questions at no charge.
455 Maryland Drive, Suite 190
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Jim Berry, Executive Director
Mail: PO BOX 558, Fort Washington, PA 19034
866-540-FAIR | 267-419-8918
Website: http://www.equalhousing.org/
Email: [email protected]
Bucks County Housing Group is a private, non-profit social service organization which provides a wide range of housing and related social services to homeless and low-medium income families. The primary goal is to assist families in attaining permanent housing and financial security.
626 Jacksonville Road, Suite 140
Warminster, PA 18974
Main: 215-394-8259 Fax: 267-803-6967
Website: www.bchg.org
Email: [email protected]
The Bucks County Housing Authority (BCHA) provides affordable public housing for eligible senior citizens, families, and disabled people. They have developments throughout Bucks County in Bristol, Bensalem, Doylestown Township, Perkasie, Sellersville, Telford, and Quakertown. The Authority also serves as the administrator of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), also known as Section 8, which provides housing for over 2,500 individuals or families throughout Bucks County in housing owned by private landlords.
Section 8: The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) is a federally funded program to assist very low-income families, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Families or individuals are free to find their own housing with participating landlords, whether in single-family homes, townhouses, or apartments.
Applicants are free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program. The selected housing option must meet minimum standards of health and safety as determined by the Bucks County Housing Authority (BCHA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Bucks County Housing Authority
350 South Main Street, Suite 205, Doylestown, PA 18901
215.348.9469 (phone) | 215.348.7140 (fax)
http://buckscountyhousingauthority.org/
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
31 Oak Avenue, Suite 100
Chalfont, PA 18914
Rehab. work & building of new homes
215-822-2812 x 307
Website: www.habitatbucks.org
Langhorne
1337 East Lincoln Highway
Levittown, PA 19056
Phone: 215.596.4705
Resources for families experiencing a housing crisis such as homelessness or eviction.
1-800-810-4434
Its mission is to educate, empower and support individuals and organizations in efforts to prevent violence, promote peaceful resolution of conflict and foster inclusive, equitable and safe communities locally, nationally and worldwide.
The role of the Commission is exclusively advisory in nature. The specific purposes of the Commission are:
This webpage connects New Americans with essential resources to live, work, and learn effectively in Bucks County, a community built upon the contributions of immigrants.
All immigrants in Bucks County and neighboring communities are welcome to contact Immigrant Rights Action for legal support, regardless of immigration status or country of origin.
