Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Having a Clear and Measurable Process, Part 3

Third, a clear and measurable application and evaluation process reduces your risk of discrimination.

While you may not intend to discriminate, using an application process that allows you to treat applicants differently based on undefined circumstances may lead to you inadvertently treat some groups of people differently from others. Having a clear application process ensures that you are treating all applicants equally, without regard to their race, ethnicity, religious background, gender or other protected class.

Having a clear application process helps you create an equitable environment in recovery housing. Equity is about more than simply not discriminating against someone because of their race, ethnicity or disability. Equity is about taking proactive steps to make sure that all people feel welcome, safe and respected within your program. A well-defined application process can communicate your values and commitment to equity. For example, you can ensure that all residents who are seeking to move into the recovery home are prepared to live with individuals who are different from them and are willing to respect any cultural or other differences.

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Additional Resources:

Watch Understanding Fair Housing: Training for Landlords, Property Managers and Realtors (46:08) from HUD.

Watch the HUD playlist on fair housing.

Course Syllabus

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Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation for Recovery Housing

	1. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Journal Exercise #1
	2. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Introduction
	3. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Having a Clear and Measurable Process, Part 1
	4. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Having a Clear and Measurable Process, Part 2
	5. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Having a Clear and Measurable Process, Part 3
	6. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Having a Clear and Measurable Process, Part 4
	7. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Assessment #1
	8. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Create Resident Application Criteria that are Clear, Measurable and Consistent
	9. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Journal Exercise #2
	10. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Journal Exercise #2 Suggestions
	11. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Journal Exercise #3
	12. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Journal Exercise #3 Suggestions
	13. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Journal Exercise #4
	14. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Journal Exercise #4 Suggestions
	15. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Evaluation Criteria Required to Meet National Quality Standards
	16. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Required Evaluation Criteria for Level III Recovery Homes
	17. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Required Evaluation Criteria for Level II Recovery Homes
	18. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Required Evaluation Criteria for Level I Recovery Homes
	19. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Other Criteria
	20. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Assessment #2
	21. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Documents
	22. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Journal Exercise #5
	23. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Developing an Evaluation Process
	24. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Items to Avoid
	25. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Separate Recovery Housing Application from Other Applications
	26. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Other Considerations
	27. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Resident Governance
	28. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Create a Scoring Rubric
	29. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Draft Your Process
	30. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: Assessment #3
	31. Resident Application and Move-In Evaluation: NEXT STEPS