Fair Housing

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing

Fair housing protections are guaranteed and regulated by federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, guidelines and executive orders. No person shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age or national origin. These are known as “Protected Classes.” Discriminatory housing practices are prohibited in all housing - both publicly and privately-owned and developed housing. For more information, visit the HUD Fair Housing website.

Fair Housing Complaints

If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file your fair housing complaint online with the U.S. Department of HUD:

Fort Worth Regional Office of FHEO
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
801 Cherry Street, Unit #45
Suite 2500
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817-978-5900
1-800-669-9777
TTY 817-978-5595
HUD Website

Or, contact the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division:

Texas Workforce Commission
Civil Rights Division
1117 Trinity Street, Rm. 144-T
Austin, Texas 78701
888-452-4778
Texas Workforce Commission Website