Fair Housing Act

The Act prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin. Coverage includes private and public housing, and other covered activities such as financing, zoning practices, new construction design, and advertising.

Complaints: HUD – 1-800-669-9777 or www.hud.gov/offices/fheo Questions: Fair Housing Accessibility – 1-888-341-7781 or www.fairhousingfirst.org