What Is the Fair Housing Resource Center, Inc. (fhrc.org)?

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The Fair Housing Resource Center, Inc. (FHRC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Painesville, Ohio, that promotes equal housing opportunities and provides housing-related programs to residents of Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties. If you live in one of those three counties and have a fair housing, landlord/tenant, rental assistance, or foreclosure-related question, FHRC is the organization to contact first.

What FHRC Does

FHRC describes its mission as promoting equal housing opportunities for all persons and advocating for fair housing and diversity in Lake County and surrounding communities. It pursues this through education and involvement of the public, governments, and the business community.

In practical terms, the organization offers several housing programs that benefit residents of Northeast Ohio. Its published service areas are:

  • Fair housing — information and advocacy related to housing discrimination
  • Landlord / tenant — guidance on rental relationships
  • Rental assistance programs — support for renters in need
  • Foreclosure prevention — help for homeowners at risk
  • Reasonable accommodation — information on what a reasonable accommodation is and how it applies

The site also publishes template letters and forms, which residents can use as starting points for common housing situations.

Who It Serves

FHRC's services are aimed at residents of three Ohio counties:

County Covered
Lake County, Ohio Yes
Geauga County, Ohio Yes
Ashtabula County, Ohio Yes

If you live outside these counties, the organization's programs as described on its site are not directed at your area, and you would need to look for a comparable fair housing organization serving your county.

How to Reach FHRC

Contact details published on the site:

  • Address: 1100 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077
  • Phone: 440-392-0147
  • Toll free: 866-411-3472
  • Fax: 440-392-0148
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–6 PM; closed Friday through Sunday

The site also offers a quarterly newsletter signup for updates on fair housing, landlord/tenant topics, community resources, and events. As of the site's current content, no upcoming events are listed.

When to Contact FHRC

Consider reaching out if you:

  • Believe you have experienced housing discrimination in Lake, Geauga, or Ashtabula County
  • Have a landlord/tenant dispute and need information on your options
  • Are a renter seeking rental assistance information
  • Are a homeowner facing foreclosure and want prevention guidance
  • Need to understand what a reasonable accommodation is and whether it applies to your situation

For matters outside these counties or outside housing, FHRC is not the right starting point. For legal advice on a specific dispute, a fair housing organization can explain general rights and processes, but it does not replace a lawyer.