The Federal Fair Housing Law declares that it is national policy to provide fair housing throughout the United States and prohibits specific kinds of discriminatory acts regarding housing if the discrimination is based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Housing discrimination is illegal. All persons have a right to access safe, decent housing without discrimination. The following information is provided if you feel you have been discriminated against in the sale or rental of property:
Housing Discrimination Complaint Form
Fair Housing Contacts
Department of Housing & Urban Development: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp
Department of Housing & Urban Development- Nebraska: https://www.hud.gov/states/nebraska
Fair Housing Advisory Services, Inc.: https://www.fhasinc.org/fair-housing-center.html
Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission: http://www.neoc.ne.gov/
If you feel you have been discriminated against and/or need assistance in accessing help regarding a housing discrimination situation, you may contact Tom Bliss, SENDD Executive Director at 402-475-2560 for assistance.