About the Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:
- Race or color
- National origin
- Religion
- Sex
- Familial status (including children under age 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under 18)
- Handicap (disability)
What Housing Is Covered?
The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.
More Information
For more information contact the Metro Fair Housing Council at (405) 232-3247 or visit the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website.