Under the federal Fair Housing Act and the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, it is illegal to discriminate in the rental, sale, or financing of housing based on someone's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or gender identity.
If you think you may be a victim of housing discrimination, contact the NHLA Fair Housing Project. Together we can fight discrimination in our communities and help protect everyone's right to live where they choose.
To contact the Fair Housing Project, call 1-800-921-1115. TTY access through Relay NH: 1-800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. We will provide you with a qualified interpreter if you have a limited ability to speak or understand English.
What are the fair housing laws in New Hampshire?Under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, it is illegal to discriminate in renting, selling, or financing housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, family status, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or gender identity.
https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing
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.
The laws implemented and enforced by FHEO include:
Some of FHEO’s activities include:
