General Contact Number: (530) 621-5567

Housing, Community and Economic Development Programs

FAIR HOUSING

image of Equal Housing Opportunity

We Do Business in Accordance With

the Federal Fair Housing Law

(The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)

 

It is illegal to Discriminate Against Any Person Because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Familial Status, or National Origin

  • In the sale or rental of housing or residential lots

  • In advertising the sale or rental of housing

  • In the financing of housing

  • In the provision of real estate brokerage services

  • In the appraisal of housing

  • Blockbusting is also illegal

Anyone who feels he or she has been discriminated against may file a complaint of housing discrimination:

(800) 669-9777 (Toll Free)

(800) 927-9275 (TTY)

U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development

Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and

Equal Opportunity

Washington, D.C. 20410

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) administers and enforces federal laws and establishes policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice. Learn more about FHEO.

 

Other resources for tenant/landlord and housing discrimination information include:

Rental Housing Association - (916) 920-1120

California Apartment Association - (800) 967-4222

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

California Dept. Fair Employment and Housing - (800) 233-3212

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