WASHINGTON - HUD today announced nine recent charges of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, reflecting ongoing enforcement of federal fair housing protections by HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO). While vigorously investigating and prosecuting cases of actual unlawful discrimination, FHEO continues to reduce its inventory of pending Fair Housing Act (Title VIII) cases inherited from the Biden administration.

Since September 1, 2025, FHEO has reduced the Biden backlog of pending Title VIII complaints by 46%.

The nine charges of discrimination were released within the past six months. A fact sheet detailing the recent charges is available here.

“HUD is efficiently delivering relief for victims of housing discrimination while clearing out the indefensible case backlog left behind by the Biden administration,” said Secretary Turner. “Together, these charges show the Department’s unrelenting efforts to protect and enforce the civil rights of all Americans.”

Of the nine recent charges, four involve alleged discrimination based on familial status, including cases involving discriminatory rental practices and terms and conditions affecting families with children. Three charges involve alleged disability discrimination, including allegations that housing providers failed to provide reasonable accommodations, and one charge involves allegations of sexual harassment.

“Contrary to left-wing hysteria and partisan accusations divorced from reality, the Department’s record is clear: We are vigorously enforcing the Fair Housing Act to protect all Americans from invidious discrimination, and we will continue to do so without exception,” said Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Craig Trainor.

HUD inherited an inefficient case system from the Biden administration that delayed or politicized investigations and enforcement actions. In a 2024 report, HUD’s Office of Inspector General found that the Biden administration failed to close approximately 70% of cases within the 100-day timeline required by law.

The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.

FHEO enforces the Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Violence Against Women Act, among other civil rights laws.

If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you can file a complaint.

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