FAIR HOUSING

THE FAIR HOUSING ACT PROHIBITS HOUSING DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX (SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY), NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY AND FAMILIAL STATUS

Housing discrimination really hits home.

It still happens every day, but it’s illegal. Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords and real estate agents can’t deny you housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status or disability. If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, contact HUD or your local fair housing center so we can investigate it.

Know your rights: heedhousing.org or call 601-981-1960

We can help you file a fair housing or fair lending discrimination complaint with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.