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Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

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The mission of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities by leading the nation in the enforcement, administration, development, and public understanding of federal fair housing policies and laws. Learn More >

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Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

HUD is expanding upon HUD’s previous policy, implementing opportunities for transparency and accountability while bolstering economic equity for American families.

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Fair Housing Month 2023

This year, we commemorate the 55th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon B. Jonson on April 11, 1968, that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful.

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FHEO Table Talks Series

HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) presents the FHEO Table Talks Series. This series engages HUD grantees and other fair housing stakeholders in discussing relevant and timely fair housing and equal opportunity topics.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

HUD Announces New Resources for Advancing Housing Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

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Friday, January 27, 2023

HUD Finds Missouri Housing Provider Liable for Discriminating Against Family With Children

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

HUD Judge Orders Plano, Texas, Landlords To Pay $140,649 in Race Discrimination Case

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Housing Discrimination is Illegal

Do you think you may have been a victim of housing discrimination?