filE a Fair Housing Complaint


If You Think Your Rights Have Been Violated

The City of Dallas Fair Housing Office is ready to help with problems of housing discrimination within the Dallas city limits. The Fair Housing Office investigates housing discrimination complaints based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, and familial status. You have one year after an alleged violation to file a fair housing complaint.

The City of Dallas Fair Housing Office also investigates allegations related to sexual orientation as it pertains to housing, employment, and public accommodations. You have 180 calendar days after an alleged violation to file a sexual orientation complaint.

What Information to Have Ready:

Your name, phone number, and address
The name and address of the person your complaint is against (the respondent)
The address or other identification of the housing involved
A short description of the alleged violation (the event that caused you to believe your rights were violated)
The date(s) of the alleged violation


There is no fee for filing a fair housing complaint.


For Additional Assistance Contact:

City of Dallas 

Office of Equity & Inclusion - Fair Housing Division
1500 Marilla St., Room 1BN
Dallas, TX 75201
Telephone (214) 670-FAIR (3247)
Fax (214) 670-0665
TTY (214) 670-6936


Multi-lingual Complaint Forms can be found on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website.


After you file a complaint:

It will be investigated to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that a fair housing law has been violated. The matter will be filed jointly with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for investigation. The Dallas Fair Housing Office will attempt to reach an agreement with the parties.  A conciliation agreement to protect both the complaint and the public interest may be executed.  If an agreement is signed, the Dallas Fair Housing Office will take no further action and the case is closed. The final investigation report will be submitted to the City Attorney's Office for determination.


Human Rights / Sexual Orientation Discrimination Complaints: