Fair Housing

It's Your Right

Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.

If you think that your rights have been violated, you may file a Housing Discrimination Complaint Form with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). You may also write HUD a letter, or phone the HUD office nearest you. You have one year after an alleged violation to file a complaint with HUD, but you should file it as soon as possible. In West Virginia Contact:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Charleston Office

405 Capitol Street, Suite 708

Charleston, WV 25301

Phone (304) 347-7000

West Virginia Human Rights Commission

1321 Plaza East, Room 106

Charleston, WV 25301-1400

Phone (304) 558-2616

Learn more about your rights by reading about the Fair Housing Act at the U.S. Housing and Urban Development web site or contacting the HUD Office nearest you.