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Somerset County proclaims April 2025 as Housing Month, highlights fair housing anniversary and services
Summary
The board declared April 2025 Housing Month, marking the 57th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and noting county housing services helped about 1,800 new clients last year.
The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed April 2025 as Housing Month and emphasized local efforts to promote fair housing and expand access to affordable housing.
The proclamation cites the 57th anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and describes Housing Month as a long‑standing county observance that coordinates grassroots organizations, housing service providers, elected officials and state and county agencies. A county housing representative said the county’s housing program assisted nearly 1,800 new clients last year and urged residents to consult a calendar of resources and events organized for Housing Month.
The county spokesperson noted the outreach focuses on low‑ and moderate‑income (LMI) individuals and families and called housing “one of the number one problems in the county,” emphasizing the volume of local demand for rental and home‑purchase assistance. The transcript does not record new funding or ordinance proposals tied to the proclamation.
Commissioners adopted the proclamation as a ceremonial recognition and encouraged residents to learn about resources available during Housing Month.
