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. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual harassment), familial status, and disability. If you feel you have experienced discrimination in housing rentals, sales, or financing, contact the agencies below.
California Dept. of Consumer Affairs
(800) 952-5210
email: dca@dca.ca.gov
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
(800) 700-2320
email: contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov
2218 Kausen Drive, Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA 95758
www.dfeh.ca.gov
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Regional Office: (415) 489-6400
Housing Discrimination Hotline: (800) 669-9777
One Sansome Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94104
HUD Contact Information
HUD Fair Housing Complaints
HUD Fair Housing Resources
