Those that file fair housing complaints are known as “complainants.” Those against whom fair housing complaints are filed are called “respondents.”
Submit online at .hud/fairhousing/fileacomplaint or send your claim form to the FHEO regional office that serves the state or territory where the discrimination happened. We'll review your information and contact you a soon as possible.
To file a complaint of discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) instead of the Florida Commission on Human Relations, call 1-800-669-4000.
The investigation must be appropriate, impartial, and completed within 180 days of filing the complaint The EEO Director or designee and the complainant may agree in writing, consistent with 29 C.F.R. § 1614.108(e), to an extension of not more than ninety (90) days; or within the period of time set forth in 29 C.F.R.
After HUD has received the initial information, an intake specialist will contact the complainant and interview him or her to collect facts about the alleged discrimination. Initial interviews are normally conducted by telephone.
It is important to note, that just because disability is the most common basis for filed fair housing complaints, it does not necessarily mean that it is the one that occurs most often.
HUD OIG has implemented a new system for the intake of Hotline complaints. It is your option to report the matter online (24 hr. accessibility) at .hudoig/hotline or telephonically by calling (800) 347-3735 between the hours of 8am to 8pm eastern standard time.
The Office of Investigation (OI) conducts criminal and administrative investigations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in HUD programs. OI has 7 regional offices and 39 field offices.
As part of the investigation, HUD will interview the complainant, the respondent, and pertinent witnesses. The investigator will collect relevant documents or conduct onsite visits, as appropriate. 2. HUD has the authority to take depositions, issue subpoenas and interrogatories, and compel testimony or documents.