Regulatory Topic · Fair Housing & Discrimination

Fair Housing & Discrimination regulations by jurisdiction

Protected classes, advertising rules, and reasonable accommodation.

Federal baseline

Nationwide requirements

Federal laws that apply across all 50 states and DC.

Federal 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.

Fair Housing Act

Summary

Prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability.

Penalties

Civil penalties up to $19,787 (first violation), $49,468 (second), $98,935 (third within 7 years), plus actual damages and attorney fees.

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State and local variations

How fair housing & discrimination requirements vary by jurisdiction.

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California

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Los Angeles

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San Francisco

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Utah

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Salt Lake City

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Minnesota

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Bloomington

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Minneapolis

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Massachusetts

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Cambridge

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Connecticut

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District of Columbia

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Latest updates

Recent changes to fair housing & discrimination

Proposed and final regulatory updates affecting this topic.

4/15/2026 final

HUD final rule: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing — new portfolio reporting requirement effective Jan 2027.

United States
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