FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF OREGON
HOUSING SERVICES
Promotes equal access to housing by providing education and outreach services explaining fair housing law. Investigates and provides enforcement assistance following fair housing complaints involving discrimination when acquiring or retaining housing. Depending on the results, can make a referral to an attorney, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or a state agency. Does not field complaints directly, but can provide assistance with illegal discrimination in any housing setting, including shelters.

Fair housing laws are federal, state, and local laws that prohibit housing discrimination based on "protected classes." Protected classes include race, color, national origin, religion, gender, families with children, and disability at the federal level, as well as additional protections at state and local levels. The laws cover rental, sales, lending, and insurance transactions. Illegal actions include discrimination through denial of housing, refusal to negotiate, providing false information, eviction, selectively applying rules or standards, advertisements or statements, harassment, intimidation, provision of services, or steering.
1221 SW Yamhill Street
#305
Portland, OR 972052110
Eligibility: Unrestricted
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (800) 424-3247 ext 2 Toll-free Interpreters available
Email Address: [email protected]
COVID-19 INFORMATION: Due to COVID-19, physical offices are closed and all employees are working remotely. Due to high volume, current response time for new inquiries is at least 4-6 weeks.
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Visit website and submit online form or email
. When filing a claim, client should have the address of the housing unit, the names of the people involved, the names of any witnesses, and the date of the incident.
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: Documentation to help prepare your case:
-Keep a record of all documents, letters, receipts, contracts, emails, voicemail messages, and notices.
-Take pictures of the issue, if possible.
-Get names and numbers of the people involved.
-Address of housing unit.
-Record details; date(s) of the incident(s), address where it happened, costs incurred, etc.
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: State of Oregon
SITE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Services:
  • Housing Advocacy Groups
  • Housing Discrimination Assistance
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FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF OREGON