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The Illinois Department of Human Rights takes and investigates charges of discrimination involving real estate transactions (rentals, sales, and other transactions) involving residential and commercial real property.
The Department also conducts education and outreach activities for home seekers, landlords, property owners, advertisers, and community organizations.
In pursuing these activities, the Department works in partnership with other governmental entities and private organizations.
Effective January 1, 2020, it is a civil rights violation for a housing provider to discriminate against an individual engaging in a real estate transaction because of an arrest record.
Complainant Medical Info. Release Form
Fair Housing Rights - FAQs
Housing Intake Form (CIS) [pdf], Formulario de Quejas-Vivienda [pdf]
Procedures for Housing Charges, Proceso para Quejas de Discriminación en la Vivienda
Sample Verified Response Form (Housing)
Settlement Pros and Cons
Dept. of Human Rights Rules & Regulations, Section 7B
Fair Housing Laws & Executive Orders (HUD)
Illinois Human Rights Act, Article 3
Illinois Landlord & Tenant Act
A Guide to Your Fair Housing Rights [pdf]
Chinese: 公平住房的中國指南 [pdf]
French: Un Guide pour vos droits à un logement equitable [pdf]
Polish: Przewodnik po Twoich prawach do uszciwej gospodarki mieszkaniowej [pdf]
Spanish: Sus Derechos en la Vivienda Bajo la Ley [pdf]
Fair Housing Is Your Right Poster 8"x11" [pdf], Fair Housing Is Your Right Poster 11"x14" [pdf]
Fair Housing Is Your Right Poster 12"x18" [pdf]
Housing Providers Poster 8"x10" [pdf], Housing Providers Poster 11"x14" [pdf]
How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD [YouTube Video]
LGBT and Fair Housing
News Release: IDHR Warns of Discrimination During Search for Housing
New! Fair Housing Videos
Residential Tenant Rights to Repair Act (flyer) [pdf]
What Every Housing Provider Should Know (flyer) [pdf]
Your Right to Equal Housing (flyer) [pdf], Your Right to Equal Housing (accessible format) [pdf]
Su Derecho a La Vivienda Equitativa (volante) [pdf]
Su Derecho a La Vivienda Equitativa (formato accesible) [pdf]
Affordable Housing Community Development Law
Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA)
Chicago City Department of Housing
City of Chicago Department of Human Relations
Cook County Commission on Human Rights
Housing Action Illinois
HUD Fair Housing & Equal Opportunities Office
Illinois Association of Realtors
Illinois Fair Housing Network on the Internet
Illinois Housing Development Authority
National Fair Housing Advocate Online
National Fair Housing Alliance
Woodstock Institute
To submit a housing discrimination complaint or find out more about how