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Housing Discrimination Assistance | California Civil Rights Department

Protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations (businesses) and from hate violence and human trafficking in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act, Disabled Persons Act, and Ralph Civil Rights Act. The employment antidiscrimination provisions of the FEHA apply to public and private employers, labor organizations and employment agencies. “Housing providers” includes public and private owners, real estate agents and brokers, banks, mortgage companies, and financial institutions.

Physical Address

651 Bannon Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Voice

800-884-1684

Main Number

Application process

Apply by phone

Fee

None

Required documents

None

Eligibility

None

Languages

English and Spanish

Service area

California

Agency info

California Civil Rights Department

Receives, investigates, conciliates and prosecutes complaints by individuals alleging discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations and hate violence. The Department maintains field offices throughout the state. Provides technical assistance to employers, business establishments and housing providers regarding their responsibilities under the law. Extensive information including publications and videos available online.

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