Housing Discrimination. Housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability is illegal by federal law. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. There are several ways to file a complaint: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Making Home Affordable - Home. Talk to a Housing Counselor.
Want advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages?
HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country to provide free or low cost advice. Search online for a housing counseling agency near you, or call HUD's interactive voice system at: (800) 569-4287. If you are facing foreclosure and want the assistance of a housing counselor, search the list of Foreclosure Avoidance Counselors or visit the Making Home Affordable program Q for Borrowers.
If you would like to talk to a reverse mortgage counselor, please search here. Consumer Fees for Housing Counseling.