State and federal laws require nondiscrimination and equal access to housing for people on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. The best way to avoid being the victim of discrimination or from committing discriminatory acts is to be aware and informed about how fair housing laws affect you. The links below provide a variety of fair housing resources for individuals and organizations including important cases, statutes and regulations, and links to other sources for information and assistance.
The National Fair Housing Alliance works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through leadership, education and outreach, membership services, public policy initiatives, advocacy, and enforcement.
nationalfairhousing.org
Provides a one-stop-shop for Fair Housing laws, news, case studies, and more.To find out whether your city or parish has additional protected classes, contact your local government offices directly.
fairhousingresources.com
All complaints that are suspected to violate the state and Federal Fair Housing Acts will be automatically co-filed with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Room 5204 451
Seventh St. SW
Washington, DC 20410-2000
Toll-Free: 1.800.669.9777
Enforces fair housing laws, conducts training, outreach, and compliance monitoring, and works with state and local agencies to administer fair housing programs.
Fort Worth Regional Office of FHEO
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
801 Cherry Street, Unit #45, Suite 2500
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: 817.978.5900 Toll Free: 1.800.669.9777 TTY: 817.978.5595
Brings suits on behalf of individuals based on referrals from HUD.
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: 202.514.4713 TTY: 202.305.1882
Fax: 202.514.1116 Tip Line: 1.800.896.7743
Email: fairhousing@usdoj.gov
