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KNOWING MORE VIDEO SERIES:
A GUIDE TO YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Welcome to our ‘Knowing More’ series for Section 8 residents – an educational journey designed to deepen your understanding of your rights and responsibilities.

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Do you live in Section 8 housing?

Living in Section 8 housing comes with its own unique set of rights and responsibilities. Our ‘Knowing More’ video series is an invaluable resource for you as a resident.

It provides clear, insightful information on your rights under fair housing laws and practical guidance on your responsibilities as a Section 8 resident. This series is crucial in helping you navigate the complexities of Section 8 housing, ensuring you are well-informed and empowered to make the most of your living situation.

Whether it’s understanding how to report maintenance issues, knowing your protections against discrimination, or engaging effectively with housing authorities, this series is designed to support and educate you every step of the way.

Featured Episodes

Budgeting Basics: Learn simple steps to take control of your finances, set realistic goals, and save money.

Understanding Your Section 8 Lease Terms: Understanding your lease is essential for maintaining housing.

Fire Safety at Home: Learn simple tips to keep your family safe, like checking smoke detectors and using appliances responsibly.

Section 8 Fundamentals

Dive into our introductory series, where we lay the groundwork for understanding your rights under fair housing laws and your responsibilities as a Section 8 resident. These videos cover the basics, ensuring a solid foundation for more complex topics.

Video Links:
Fair Housing Laws: An Introduction
Resident Rights & Responsibilities
Additional Resources

HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
File a Fair Housing Complaint
Fair Housing Rights and Obligations
FHEO Programs and Initiatives
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Log a Resident Concern

Residents of HUD-assisted housing have certain rights and responsibilities. One of the rights is the ability to file concerns with management, owners, or government agencies without retaliation, harassment or intimidation.

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Playlist for Section 8 Residents

A full list of Section 8 videos

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Fair Housing
FAQs

Residents

How can I file a fair housing complaint?

If you believe your rights may have been violated, we encourage you to report housing discrimination. Because there are time limits on when an allegation can be filed with HUD after an alleged violation, you should report housing discrimination as soon as possible.
File a Fair Housing Complaint
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 discriminatory practice to a housing provider or other authority. If you believe you have experienced retaliation, you can file a complaint.
What types of complaints will the FHEO investigate?
From the FHEO Website:
Discrimination under the Fair Housing Act
- How Rights Violated: Discrimination in renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
- Applicable Laws: Fair Housing Act (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability)
- Who Can File: Anyone who has been or will be harmed by a discriminatory housing practice
- Who May Have A Complaint Filed Against Them: Property owners, property managers, developers, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, homeowners associations, insurance providers, and others who affect housing opportunities
Discrimination in Housing and Community Development Programs
- How Rights Violated: Discrimination and other violations of civil rights in HUD programs (for example, failure to ensure meaningful access by persons with limited English proficiency)
- Applicable Laws: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, national origin); Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (race, color, national origin, religion, sex); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability); Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability); Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (disability); Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (age); Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (sex)
- Who Can File: Anyone
- Who May Have A Complaint Filed Against Them: Any recipient or subrecipient of HUD financial assistance, States, local governments, and private entities operating housing and community development and other types of services, programs, or activities
How can I learn about the Complaint Process?

Learn About the FHEO Complaint and Investigation Process
Should I get help before filing a complaint?

USA.gov 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?

Complaint filing in languages other than English