The Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023 adds protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to the Fair Housing Act, making it illegal for landlords and housing providers to discriminate against these survivors when renting or selling housing. The bill expands the Fair Housing Act's protected classes to include people who have experienced or are perceived to have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, or severe trafficking. The legislation addresses a documented problem where survivors face housing discrimination based on their victim status, such as being denied housing because they previously stayed in a domestic violence shelter, obtained protective orders, or have eviction records stemming from violence incidents. The bill also allows federal, state, and local governments to create housing assistance programs specifically designed to help survivors find safe and affordable housing. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the legislation itself.
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