Community Development : Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 makes it unlawful to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, handicap, familial status (families with children), or national origin. Other acts have included, or inserted other protected classes (sex, age) to make the act more inclusive. The Fair Housing Act covers all real estate related transactions including the sale or rental of housing, insurance, appraisals, lending, redlining, blockbusting, and due to the civil rights issues hate related crimes. It is also unlawful to retaliate against a person who exercise their rights under the law, or any person who assist them in exercising their rights.
It is Unlawful to Discriminate in Housing Based on these Factors:
Race
Color
National origin
Religion
Sex
Handicap (if you or someone close to you has a disability)
Familial status (families with children under the age of 18, or who are expecting a child)
The Maricopa County fair housing program, administered by the Maricopa County Community Development (MCCD) Department, provides comprehensive services to residents of the unincorporated areas of Urban Maricopa County , as well as the cities and towns of Buckeye, El Mirage, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Tolleson, Wickenburg and Youngtown in an effort to affirmatively further equal access to housing opportunities. Information about the fair housing program can be obtained by contacting MCCD at the address provided below. Services provided through the Maricopa County fair housing program include the following:
- Outreach
- Public notices
- Web page
- Local news media advertising
- Public transportation advertising
- Education
- Training via Homeownership fairs
- Distribution of Pamphlets/Brochures
- Information
- Technical assistance
- Referrals
- Discrimination
- Legal
- Investigation
- Mediation
- Enforcement
- Predatory lending
- Credit counseling
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If you believe your rights have been violated...
You can contact the Urban County Fair Housing Coordinator by writing to:
Urban County Fair Housing Coordinator
Community Development Division
Maricopa County Human Services Department
234 North Central, 3rd Floor
Phoenix , Arizona 85012
By calling: (602) 372-1526
By e-mail : STREPHANSU@mail.maricopa.gov
Or HUD and/or a State or local fair housing agency is ready to help you file a complaint.
AZ Attorney General - Discrimination
AZ Attorney General - Predatory Lending
HUD Fair Housing
The Arizona Fair Housing Partnership
Arizona Fair Housing Center
AZ Dept of Housing