Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57214/637641171662530000 ↗

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• Residents over 60 years of age
• Residents with disabilities
• Residents of subsidized housing
• Low- and moderate-income residents, including extremely-low income households earning less than 30%
of the area median income
• Renters, including recipients of housing vouchers
• Homeowners
• Homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness
• English language learners
While not all of the above groups are protected classes, in many cases there are overlaps; for example, across
the region, several protected classes experience substantially lower income levels and higher poverty rates than
the general population.
Most providers noted that housing was one of many challenges faced by their clients and many provide
assistance with a range of services beyond housing. While this summary focuses specifically on the housing needs
and challenges identified, it is important to note the interplay of many of these overlapping needs. Several
providers spoke of clients who are food insecure and who, without a car, cannot access affordable, healthy food
options. Residents often must have regular access to caregivers and social services, whether for an autistic child
or for mental health or primary care. Not only is stable housing in and of itself needed, it must be in a location
where residents can access the services that they need.

General Needs and Barriers
Some needs and challenges are experienced across many protected classes. The most significant of these is the
mismatch between residents’ incomes and the high cost of housing in Arlington. Homelessness and awareness of
fair housing rights and responsibilities were also mentioned.