2009, Fair Housing Prevails in Idaho

Alamar Ranch v. Boise County. Alamar Ranch sued Boise County alleging three separate violations of the Fair Housing Act: (1) failure to grant a reasonable accommodation for the construction of housing for persons with disabilities, (2) adverse treatment of persons with disabilities and (3) intentional interference with the construction of housing for youth with disabilities by giving into the community opposition to the housing center. Alamar Ranch prevailed, and the jury awarded Alamar $4 million in damages.

by IFHCIdaho July 22, 2021