Housing Discrimination
Discrimination in Housing Based Upon Disability
Information on how the Fair Housing Act protects the rights of people with disabilities.
Booklet which includes information on the Fair Housing Act and housing rights of people with disabilities and others. Document is in .pdf format.
Filing a Complaint under the Architectural Barriers Act
Online form for filing a complaint under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The ABA requires that facilities designed, built, altered or leased with Federal funds be accessible to people with disabilities.
Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint
Housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability is illegal. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment, and believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.
Laws and Executive Orders That Prevent Discrimination in Housing
List of laws and executive orders that protect equal housing opportunities and prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and family status.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Overview of how the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) processes complaints filed by individuals with disabilities who have experienced discrimination as described under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Summary of a December 2008 report from a national, bipartisan fair housing commission that presents findings about the current state of fair housing and recommendations on improvements to be made in the future. This link opens a PDF document.
Training Materials on the Fair Housing Act
Training materials to download in .pdf format, including an overview of the Fair Housing Act, design and construction requirements and how the Fair Housing Act is enforced.
