HUD’s Fair Housing and EO works to eliminate housing discrimination and promote economic opportunity by leading the nation in the enforcement, administration, development, and public understanding of federal fair housing policies and laws.
Below are some important links related to Fair Housing:
Fair Housing FAQs
Residents
How can I file a fair housing complaint?
- Online: You can file online in English or Spanish.
- Email: You can also download a form (also available in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese) and email it to your local FHEO office at the email address on this list.
- Phone: Talk to an FHEO specialist: 1-800-669-9777 (or 1-800-927-9275 for TTY).
- Mail: Print this form (also available in Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese) and mail it to your regional FHEO office at the address on this list.
Learn more about the process here.
I worry that if I file, I will lose my housing.
According to HUD, retaliation is illegal. It is illegal to retaliate against any person for making a complaint, testifying, assisting, or participating in any manner in a proceeding under HUD’s complaint process at any time, even after the investigation has been completed. The Fair Housing Act also makes it illegal to retaliate against any person because that person reported a concern to a housing provider or other authority. If you believe you have experienced retaliation, you can file a complaint.
How can I learn about the Complaint Process?
Should I get help before filing a complaint?
HUD has provided a list of resources in case you do decide to seek help prior to filing a complaint.
How do I file a complaint in languages other than English?
Managers
Where can I find posters and brochures to make residents aware of their fair housing rights?
HUD has an entire page dedicated to outreach tools.