Housing & Neighborhood Development
451 South State Street

PO Box 145488
Salt Lake City UT 84114-5488
801.535.7122
FAX 801.535.6131
Office hours: M-F 8 am to 5 pm

Fair Housing

Fair housing is a right protected by federal and state laws. Fair housing means you may freely choose a place to live without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, national origin or because you are disabled or have children in your family. Housing discrimination is illegal.

Fair housing opens doors . . . but only with your help. Learn to recognize the signs of discrimination in rental, sales, lending and insurance. Housing discrimination is rarely blatant; it is usually cleverly disguised and more often than not, is done with a smile and a handshake. Your fair housing rights are violated when you are prevented from doing the following because of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or family status:

• Viewing or renting an apartment

• Viewing or purchasing a home

• Applying for or securing a home loan

• Purchasing homeowners or renters insurance

Fair housing laws protect you . . . but only if you report unfair treatment. If you have already experienced housing discrimination, call and report it today. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) brochure, “Fair Housing It’s Your Right” is available in English and Spanish. The State of Utah’s brochure, “Fair Housing Your Rights and Responsibilities” is available in English, Vietnamese, and Tongan.

For more information on Fair Housing contact Bob Gore at 535-7122.

If you have a fair housing complaint, you can use the Federal Government's HUD complaint form. Click here for the online form and more information.