Prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability.
Prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability.
Applies to substantially all rental housing. Operators must accept reasonable accommodation requests for disabilities. Advertising may not state preference for any protected class.
Civil penalties up to $19,787 (first violation), $49,468 (second), $98,935 (third within 7 years), plus actual damages and attorney fees.
Enforced by: HUD; state/local Fair Housing agencies under FHAP
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview
Latest proposed and final regulatory updates.
HUD final rule: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing — new portfolio reporting requirement effective Jan 2027.