Fair Housing Information

Fair Housing Act

The 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. Additional resources to apply to federally-assisted housing.

Learn about the History of the Fair Housing Act, and how to Report a Fair Housing Violation.

Who Is Protected?

The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:

• Race
• Color
• National Origin
• Religion
• Sex
• Familial Status
• Disability

Click here to read more about housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.