Fair Housing

Fair Housing Act

In the United States, the Federal Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.

How do you recognize Housing Discrimination?

Under the Fair Housing Act, it is against the law to:

Refuse to rent to you or sell you housing
Tell you housing is unavailable when in fact it is available
Show you apartments or homes only in certain neighborhoods
Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling
Provide different housing services or facilities
Advertise housing to preferred groups of people only
Refuse to provide you with information regarding mortgage loans, deny you a mortgage loan, or impose different terms or conditions on a mortgage loan
Deny you property insurance
Conduct property appraisals in a discriminatory manner
Refuse to make reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability if the accommodation may be necessary to afford such person a reasonable and equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling
Fail to design and construct housing in a accessible manner
Harass, coerce, intimidate, or interfere with anyone exercising or assisting someone else with his/her fair housing rights

Have your rights been violated?

HUD or a State of local fair housing agency is ready to help you file a complaint
After your information is received, HUD or a State of local fair housing agency will contact you to discuss the concerns you raise.

Fair Housing

Fair Housing Act

How do you recognize Housing Discrimination?

Have your rights been violated?

Need to file a complaint?

Links to Fair Housing Education Agencies

Need more information?

Supporting Documents