It makes it illegal to refuse to rent or sell or make a mortgage loan to a person based on their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or familial status. Familial status means you cannot discriminate against families in which one or more children under age 18 live with a parent or legal guardian or against pregnant women.
The Fair Housing Act is overseen by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of San Marcos and HUD want you to know how you are protected and what to do if you believe you have been discriminated against.
How to File a Complaint
Complaints about housing discrimination must be filed within one year of the event in which you believe housing discrimination occurred.
You can file a complaint electronically or find more information about Fair Housing on the HUD Website or by calling the Fair Housing Hotline at 800-669-9777 (TDD 800-669-9777).
Write a Letter
You can write a letter to HUD that includes the following information:
- Your name and address
- The name and address of the person your complaint is about
- The address of the house or apartment you were trying to rent or buy
- The date the incident occurred
- A short description of what happened.
Your letter should be mailed to:
Fort Worth Regional Office of FHEO
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
801 Cherry Street, Unit Number 45
Suite 2500
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: 817-978-5900
Phone: 800-669-9777
TTY 817-978-5595
For more information or to obtain assistance locally contact Community Initiatives at 512-805-2644.