Housing Discrimination
This section details discrimination related to the federal Fair Housing Act and Idaho fair housing laws.
Disability
A summary on a housing provider’s obligation to make reasonable accommodations and modifications which may be necessary to afford a person with a disability the equal opportunity to use and...
Fair Housing Act Includes Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination - Feb. 11, 2021
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release on February 11, 2021 that they will begin enforcing the Fair Housing Act to include protection against...
Familial Status Discrimination Brochure - Multiple Languages
This brochure provides an overview of housing discrimination based upon familial status and is available in multiple languages below.
How can I tell if I have been discriminated against?
The following activities may indicate discrimination. You can follow up by requesting a written explanation from the housing provider or by contacting an agency, such as the Intermountain Fair...
HUD/DOJ Statement Re: Group Homes, Local Land Use, and the Fair Housing Act
Since the federal Fair Housing Act ("the Act") was amended by Congress in 1988 to add protections for persons with disabilities and families with children, there has been a great deal of...
Public Accommodations Guide
Do you know what a place of public accommodation is? Did you know that places of public accommodation must be accessible to persons with disabilities?
To learn more, please view our Public...
Race, Color, National Origin Discrimination Brochure - Multiple Languages
This brochure offers an overview of housing discrimination based on race, color, or national origin and is translated into multiple languages below.
Sex Discrimination Brochure - Multiple Languages
Attached is a brochure on fair housing laws and issues related to sex discrimination. This brochure is available in English, Spanish, Swahili, Arabic, and Farsi.