Housing Discrimination

Federal and State Fair Housing Laws

Housing discrimination based on the following categories is illegal under federal and state law:

• Race, Color, National Origin
• Religion
• Sex
• Presence of children in the household
• Disability

Under Massachusetts law it is illegal to discriminate in housing based on:

• Section 8 or Public Assistance
• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity and Expression
• Marital Status
• Military or Veteran Status
• Age
• Ancestry

For fair housing information related to:

• Domestic Violence
• Criminal History

If you believe you were discriminated against based on any of the protected classes listed above, you can fill out an intake form online or contact our office.