2025 Fair Housing Conference & Resource Hub

2025 Fair Housing Conference & Resource Hub

A dynamic event dedicated to informing communities and promoting accessing to housing.

By Office of Civil Rights

Date and time

Wednesday, April 16 · 8:30am - 6pm CDT

Location

Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, an IHG Hotel

6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX 78752

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Welcome

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Fundamentals of Fair Housing

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Evolution of Housing in Austin

10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

Fair Housing Legal Updates

10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

The Untold Story of Evictions in Austin Texas

11:20 AM - 12:20 PM

The Untold Story of Evictions in Austin Texas

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Luncheon with Keynote Speaker: Bryan Snoddy

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Resource Hub

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Travis County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Fair Housing Testing

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fair Housing Reasonable Accommodation/ Modifications

4:10 PM - 4:20 PM

Closing Remarks

About this event

  • Event lasts 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Free venue parking

The City of Austin Fair Housing Conference brings together leading policymakers, practitioners, advocates, and the public to share ideas and discuss current fair housing issues. This annual event allows our community to reflect on the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The 2025 Conference will take place on April 16.


  • Keynote Speaker: Bryan Snoddy, Civil Rights Director, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
  • Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
  • Session Programming: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Resource Hub: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., hosted by Austin’s Housing Department


What to Expect:

  • Insightful panel discussions on housing discrimination, tenant rights, and inclusive housing policies.
  • Interactive workshops led by local experts.
  • Resource Hub featuring organizations providing housing assistance, legal services, and community programs.
  • Networking opportunities with advocates and professionals committed to housing equity.

Who Should Attend:

  • Community members seeking housing resources
  • Property owners and landlords
  • Housing advocates
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Government officials
  • Legal professionals

Frequently asked questions

Is there free parking?

Yes, the hotel has free parking.

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