PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield is seeking public input as part of an analysis focusing on fair housing, discriminatory housing policies and practices required by the federal Fair Housing Act. 

 

This analysis will identify local concerns and guide the City on how to allocate federal funds to improve economic equity and growth in the community.

 

A public comment period is now open through Jan. 16, 2024 seeking input regarding barriers to access to housing, public services, employment, transportation, and education based on race, age, income, or disability.

 

Comments can be sent by email to njoyner@cityofpittsfield.org or by mail to the: Department of Community Development, Pittsfield City Hall, 70 Allen Street Pittsfield, MA 01201.

 

Also, a survey, with questions about Fair Housing in your community, is available in both English

and Spanish at these links:

 

 

These surveys are also available on the city's website cityofpittsfield.org, under Community Development/Fair Housing Survey. The survey will be open through Jan. 16, 2024.

 

For further information, contact the Pittsfield Department of Community Development, (413) 499-9358.