The Fair Housing Act, enacted in 1968, prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. It ensures equal access to housing opportunities by banning discriminatory practices in renting, selling, financing, and advertising homes.
If you feel you've been discriminated against by a housing provider, contact the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at: https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing/fileacomplaint or call a HUD Intake Specialist at 1-800-669-9777.
You can also contact the New York Attorney General's Office NJ AGs Office- Division of Civil Rights- at Housing Discrimination Toll free hotline at 1-866-405-3050.
Training Programs
We offer Fair Housing training to housing providers, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Program participants receive accurate, clear, and up-to-date information about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.
Training topics include:
- Fair Housing 101
- Fair Housing and Families with Children
- Fair Housing Advertising Compliance
- Fair Housing and LGBTQ+
- Criminal Background Checks and Disparate Impact
- Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications
- National and Regional Trends in Fair Housing
- Zoning, Planning and Land Use
To request a training, contact us at [email protected].
