Fair Housing

According to the federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to consider race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or family status in rental, sales, lending, or homeowner’s insurance decisions. Under the Minnesota Human Rights Law, it is also illegal to discriminate based ln one’s creed, sexual or affectionate orientation, marital status, and receipt of public assistance. 

If you suspect unfair housing practices or have a question about fair housing, contact:

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Fair Housing Hotline
1-800-669-9777
Regional Office 1-800-765-9372
TTY 1-800-927-9275 

HUD: HOW TO FILE A FAIR HOUSING COMPLAINT

Minnesota Department of Human Rights
651-296-5663 

Housing Equity Law Project (HELP)
651-222-5863 

Housing Discrimination Law Project
612-827-3774
TDD 612-827-1491 

Minnesota Fair Housing Resource Guide
www.fairhousingmn.org