Fair Housing

WE WORK ON ISSUES OF AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HOUSING, INCLUDING HOMELESSNESS. THIS PAGE PROVIDES RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND HOW THE LAW AFFECTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE INFORMATION IS UPDATED REGULARLY.

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CIDNY's Fair Housing Act Project

CIDNY wants to know if you have been discriminated against in housing because of your disability. For example, did a realtor or landlord say they didn’t have an apartment when you knew they did? Did a landlord tell you you couldn’t have an accommodation, like grab bars in the bathroom or a ramp to the building? Were you turned down for housing because you have a voucher? Told they won’t rent to you because you have a program?

Landlords in buildings with at least 6 units cannot discriminate against you because you use Section 8 or any other voucher towards your rent.  If you have been told that you can’t use a voucher towards your rent payments, call the New York City Commission on Human Rights at 212-306-7450.

CIDNY staff members are ready to take your information and to help. They are conducting rights training, assisting with filing complaints about your housing discrimination experience, and are conducting a survey to find out about your experiences.

Do not hesitate to contact us. If you don’t have email, please call 212-674-2300 and ask for a Fair Housing Counselor. If you are facing housing discrimination, CIDNY can help.