Information about the Fair Housing Act

Q: Where can I learn about the Fair Housing Act and how it is enforced?

A: The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is enforced by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO). Similar to the ADA, the FHA is a law that is enforced via a complaint process. To learn about filing a report, visit the Report Housing Discrimination page on the HUD website. 

To learn where the FHA applies and who it applies to, read the Housing Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act page on the HUD website. 

To learn about design requirements for dwelling units under the FHA, visit fairhousingfirst.org.