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Civil Rights Certification

The JCHA duly certifies that we have planned and shall implement all strategic goals and objectives in conformance with all applicable civil rights, non-discrimination and fair housing executive orders, statutes, rules and regulations of federal and New Jersey State governments and with local government ordinances.

Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Certification

The JCHA further certifies that we have planned and shall implement all strategic goals and objectives, in a fashion which promotes fair and broad housing choices and opportunities, encourages all forms of diversity, pursues program outreach to special needs groups (e.g. persons with disabilities, the elderly and underrepresented groups or persons), ensured physical accessibility, modifications, adaptability and visitability to the greatest extent possible, contributes to the deconcentration of poverty and communicates to the community the benefits of affirmatively furthering fair housing and all forms of diversity.   Related actions include site selection, design, construction, rehabilitation, marketing, unit assignment, management and resident self-sufficiency initiatives throughout all JCHA programs.