Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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Discrimination in Housing Sales and Rentals
(Separate Website)
The federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Washington's Law Against Discrimination prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in the sale or rental of any dwelling. The FHA also prohibits discrimination against the family of a person with a disability.
By: Washington Protection & Advocacy System (WPAS)
Fair Housing
(Separate Website)
Decent, safe, affordable housing is everyone's goal, but it's often barred to people with mental disabilities. There are two main reasons: too little low-income housing and too much discrimination against those who want to live in it. Here's some information about both.
By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Fair Housing in Washington State: Top 100 FAQs for Property Owner and Managers
(Separate Website)
The Fair Housing Agencies of Washington State would like to partner with you in
affirmatively furthering your fair housing efforts by providing this guidebook for your use.
We hope to be instrumental in providing information and assistance in our joint effort to
provide fair housing for all.
By: King County Office of Civil Rights
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Fair Housing Laws
(Separate Website)
Link to the HUD web site containing comprehensive information about fair housing and links to the laws.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All
(Separate Website)
Comprehensive booklet containing information about the Fair Housing Act, what is prohibited under the law and what you can do if you are discriminated against.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Fair Housing: It's Your Right
(Separate Website)
HUD has played a lead role in administering the Fair Housing Act since its adoption in 1968. The 1988 amendments, however, have greatly increased the Department's enforcement role. First, the newly protected classes have proven significant sources of new complaints. Second, HUD's expanded enforcement role took the Department beyond investigation and conciliation into the area of mandatory enforcement.
By: U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development
Fair Housing: Laws and Enforcement Agencies
(Separate Website)
List of all fair housing enforcement agencies in the state.
By: King County Office of Civil Rights
Housing Discrimination & Your Civil Rights: A Fair Housing Guide for Renters and Home Buyers
(Separate Website)
Describes what housing discrimination is and what you can do if it happens to you.
By: King County Office of Civil Rights
Read this in:
Cambodian / Khmer
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Chinese / 中文
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
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Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Housing Discrmination Complaints
(Separate Website)
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.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Service Animals: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
A service animal is one individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. This web page provides answers to frequently asked questions.
By: King County Office of Civil Rights
Where to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
(Separate Website)
The web page tells you which agency to call to file a complaint.
By: King County Office of Civil Rights
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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