Fair Housing

According to state and federal laws, no one can be discriminated against because of age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex (which includes pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, and/or sexual orientation.

The County of San Diego, following U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines, is responsible for making sure housing is fair for everyone.

We work to reduce discrimination in renting, buying, loans, and insurance for homes.

Everyone has a right to Fair Housing.

Federal Law Regarding People with Disabilities

Anyone involved in a program funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is not allowed to discriminate.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and other housing programs are partially or fully-funded by HUD. Section 504 charges HUD with enforcing the right of individuals to live in federally-subsidized housing free from discrimination.

For questions or to report discrimination, you can contact the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego at (858) 694-4801. More information on Section 504 can be found at the HUD website.

If you live in a federally-funded affordable housing complex, HUS has an Accessibility Checklist to make sure your home is accessible for people with disabilities.

See our video for more information:

Fair Housing Resources

HUD has created videos to assist you:

HUD Channel - Fair Housing

HUD also has created some videos to assist those who use sign language:

HUD Channel - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Fair Housing

Fair Housing Program for Landlords

One of the most common complaints about housing discrimination comes from people with disabilities or families with a disabled member. Problems can happen when landlords don’t realize they need to change their rules to help people with disabilities. Learn More.

HUD provides other resources on fair housing too. Learn More.

The San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing is a group of professionals working together to ensure that all residents in San Diego County have equal access to housing.

Please visit the HUD Accessibility Notice and Accessibility Checklist for information on non-discrimination and accessibility in federally-funded housing and non-housing programs.

Fair Housing Program Administrator

We contract with CSA San Diego County to serve as our Fair Housing Program Administrator. They provide fair housing services including education activities, outreach and referrals.

CSA San Diego County

327 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Phone: 619-444-5700

Email: outreach@c4sa.org

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or require telephone relay services, dial 711

Fax: (619) 447-5761