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The Housing Site
Illinois Fair Housing Initiative

Cultural Diversity

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

Housing and Civil Enforcement Section

Overview -- enforcement responsibilities for fair housing, equal credit, public accommodations, and religious land use.

Aspectos generales -- responsabilidades para velar por el cumplimiento de las leyes en relación a vivienda justa, igualdad en acceso al crédito, alojamientos públicos y uso de tierras por grupos religiosos.

Cases -- information on selected cases.

Casos -- información sobre varios casos (en inglés).

FAQ -- frequently asked questions.

Preguntas frecuentes -- (en inglés).

Policy statements or guidance

Joint Statement of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice - Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act (PDF Version 176KB)

Joint Statement of the Departments of Justice and of Housing and Urban Development on Group Homes, Land Use, and the Fair Housing Act

Looking for the Best Mortgage? A consumer information brochure -- Interagency Task Force PDF version (173K)

Buscando la hipoteca más favorable PDF version (193K)

If you have been discriminated against -- how to file a complaint

Si han discriminado en contra suya -- cómo presentar una queja

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Housing and Civil Enforcement Section
Northwest Building
Washington, D.C. 20530

(202) 514-4713

Fax: (202) 514-1116

Toll-free: (800) 896-7743

TDD: (888) 305-3228