The U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the U.S. Fair Housing Act, along with the Arizona Fair Housing Act, prohibit housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability.

Many individuals and families are subjected to unfair and unlawful acts of housing discrimination today. The National Fair Housing Alliance reports that illegal discrimination continues to exist nationwide, which prevents protected class individuals from obtaining the housing they choose and can afford.

Some signs of possible discrimination include:

• A refusal to sell, rent or show available housing
• A statement that the dwelling is not right for your family
• The dwelling has an “Available” sign, but you are told it is not available
• Steering to certain communities or neighborhoods based on race, ethnic compositions, or familial status
• Terms or availability change between a phone contact and an in-person visit
• You are not contacted after acceptance of your application
• An unreasonable refusal to provide a mortgage loan or home owners insurance
• You are harassed or intimidated

If you think you have been a victim of housing discrimination:

• Write down names of individuals, companies, addresses, phone numbers, dates, times, and any witnesses involved.
• Make notes of conversations or incidents that might indicate that discrimination occurred.
• Keep copies of advertising, letters, material, or other information.
• If you know a person of a different national origin, race, religion, disability, or opposite sex who received a different answer or treatment than you, make a note of their name and address.
• Contact one of the resources below to make a complaint.

Resources

Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Civil Rights Division
1275 West Washington St.
Phoenix AZ 85007
Phone toll-free: 1-877-491-5742
Phone toll-free TDD: 1-877-624-8090
Website: www.azag.gov

Southwest Fair Housing Council
2030 E Broadway, Suite 101
Tucson AZ 85719
Phone: 1-888-624-4611
E-mail: swfhc@dakotacom.net
Website: www.swfhc.com
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
San Francisco Regional Office
600 Harrison Street, Third Floor
San Francisco CA 94107-1387
Phone: 1-800-347-3739
E-mail: Complaints_office_09@hud.gov
Website: www.hud.gov/fairhousing

National Fair Housing Alliance
1212 New York Avenue NW Suite 525
Washington D.C. 20005
Phone: 1-866-222-FAIR
E-mail: nfha@nationalfairhousing.org
Website: www.nationalfairhousing.org

Arizona Housing Alliance
The Arizona Housing Alliance is a statewide organization that supports and advocates for quality housing that Arizonans can afford.