BOISE, Idaho — Homeowners will soon have the option to amend racist language from their property covenants.
Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed a bill into law that allows homeowners to clarify any racist language is unenforceable and void. It passed through both the Senate and House unanimously.
Hundreds of Boise-area homes, and likely many more throughout the state, have restrictions in their Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions document that says people of color aren’t allowed to buy or live at that property. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 outlawed housing discrimination based on race or color, but the covenants often remained unchanged.
