FAIR HOUSING

Fair housing laws and protections ensure that individuals in protected classes have an equal opportunity to enjoy and use their housing. These protections have their origins in federal laws such as the Federal Housing Act, and California fair housing laws have expanded protections.

Federal fair housing laws prohibit discrimination in housing based on the following characteristics:

• Race
• Religion
• National Origin
• Color
• Sex
• Familial Status
• Disability

In addition to these categories, California fair housing laws prohibit discrimination based on:

• Gender
• Gender Identity
• Gender Expression
• Sexual Orientation
• Marital Status
• Ancestry
• Source of Income
• Primary Language
• Age
• Medical Condition
• Genetic Information
• Citizenship
• Immigration Status
• Military or Veteran Status


For information about these protections, please review the materials listed below. If you have general questions about how these protections can apply to you, we recommend starting with the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.