ECHO Housing

Happy Fair Housing Month! 🏡

In 1963, the Rumford Act made history as California’s first major fair housing law—prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, and ancestry.

Just one year later, Proposition 14 attempted to roll back those protections. In response, a group of committed volunteers came together to stand for housing justice—forming what would become ECHO Housing.

In 1966, Proposition 14 was ruled unconstitutional, restoring critical protections.

Then, on April 11, 1968—just one week after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.—the Fair Housing Act was signed into law by Lyndon B. Johnson, expanding fair housing protections nationwide.

Today, ECHO Housing proudly partners with communities across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Monterey counties to fight housing discrimination and ensure everyone has the freedom of housing choice.

Pictured below is the Executive Director of ECHO Housing accepting a Fair Housing Proclamation from the City of Salinas.

Thank you to Mayor Donahue and the Salinas City Council for partnering with us to fight housing discrimination and advance fair housing for all. 🏡

📣 Community Housing Rights Meeting — Tonight at 6 PM

On March 19, 2026, ECHO Housing, in partnership with the City of Salinas and the Housing Resource Center, invites renters, property owners, managers, and community members to a public community meeting hosted by Councilmember Tony Barrera.

Join us for an important discussion on housing rights, including:
• Rent increase rules
• Tenant protections
• Required documentation for termination notices
• When relocation benefits must be included

📍 615 Williams Road, Salinas
🕕 6:00 PM

We hope to see you there!