HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is pleased to sponsor the new Fair Housing and Civil Rights page on the HUD Exchange! This page contains resources and trainings aimed at helping HUD program participants and the public understand fair housing and civil rights laws and regulations.
Fair housing and civil rights are critical in making sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice. HUD program participants must comply with fair housing and civil rights laws and regulations. The public is protected by fair housing and civil rights laws and can benefit from understanding these protections.
By visiting the new Fair Housing and Civil Rights page, you will find resources and trainings on foundational fair housing topics, fair housing planning, and more.
HUD’s Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity (FHEO) toolkit entitled 'Lessons from the Ground: Best Practices in Fair Housing Planning'. The toolkit offers guidance on a variety of topics.
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. Additional protections apply to federally-assisted housing. Read More.