Resources for People Living in Colonias

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Fair Housing Complaints - Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status or disability.  People who believe that their rights have been violated can file a fair housing complaint online, or call the HUD fair housing office:

Arizona & California: (800) 567-4287
New Mexico: (800) 669-9777

Housing Counseling - HUD-approved housing counseling agencies can offer advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosure, credit issues, and reverse mortgages.  You can find a HUD-approved housing counseling agency online, or call the HUD housing counseling clearinghouse at (800) 569-4287

Housing vouchers - Housing choice vouchers allow low-income families to choose and lease or purchase safe, decent and affordable privately-owned housing.  More information on Housing choice vouchers is available online.  Contact your local public housing agency for details.

Section 8 homeownership - If you receive HUD public housing voucher assistance, you may be able to convert your rent into a mortgage payment if your local housing agency participates in this program.  Contact your local public housing agency for details.