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Fair Housing Counseling & Investigation

Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California provides free comprehensive fair housing counseling, complaint investigation, and assistance in filing housing discrimination complaints with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).

If you believe you may have experienced housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, marital status, source of income, or any other arbitrary characteristic such as age or occupation, click the button below to request assistance, or call Fair Housing Advocates at (415) 457-5025, extension 101, to speak to our intake counselor.

Schedule Tenant Workshops

Fair Housing Advocates offers workshops to educate tenants on their rights and responsibilities under fair housing law. The workshops cover topics such as: basics of fair housing law, how to detect discriminatory practices, protections for immigrants, people with disabilities and families with children, occupancy standards and differences between fair housing and landlord-tenant laws. Contact our education department to schedule a presentation for your group in English or Spanish.

Fair Housing and Legal Protections

  • For People with Disabilities (English)
  • For Seniors
  • For the LGBT Community (English and Spanish)
  • For Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Harassment (English)
  • PROTECCIONES LEGALES PARA LAS VÍCTIMAS DE LA VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA Y EL ACOSO SEXUAL
  • For Section 8 Voucher Holders

Fair Housing Literature

  • Agency Brochure (English)
  • Agency Brochure (Spanish)
  • Agency Brochure (Vietnamese)
  • Agency Brochure (Tagalog)
  • Are You Looking for Housing for You and Your Family?
    A basic brochure on fair housing law and resources for the housing search  
    • La Discriminación Basada en Estatus Familiar es Ilegal  
    • Phân biệt đối xử về nhà ở dựa trên 􀆠nh trạng gia đình là BẤT HỢP PHÁP
  • ​Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications
    • Presents fair housing rights for people with disabilities
  • FAQs on Reasonable Accommodations (English)
  • FAQs on Reasonable Accommodations (Spanish)
  • FAQs on Reasonable Accommodations (Tagalog)
  • Tenant Information Booklet (English) - For Marin, Sonoma, and Solano Counties                                                                                A 40-page handbook on tenant and fair housing rights, the housing search, tenancy, the eviction process, and other resources like community services and credit/financial information
  • Folleto de Información Para Inquilinos - Para los Condados de Marin, Sonoma, y Solano
        Leyes de protecciòn para los inquilinos y consejos que pueden ayudarle durante la bùsqueda de vivienda y el inquilinato
  • Veteran’s Brochure
    Fair Housing information for Veterans
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Literatura disponible en español 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Habitability FAQ
  • Security Deposit FAQ
  • Termination of Tenancy FAQ
  • Unlawful Detainer FAQ

Other Resources

  • California Department of Consumer Affairs - Landlord/Tenant Guide
  • Tenants Together
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851 Irwin Street
​Suite 218
San Rafael, CA 94901

Note: we no longer meet with clients in person as most of our staff work remotely.
Phone 415.457.5025
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Who We Serve
    • FHANC Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Financials
    • Pillars of Anti-racism
  • What Is Fair Housing?
    • History of Fair Housing
    • Federal Fair Housing Rights
    • California and Local Fair Housing Rights
    • Housing Industry Resources
    • Fair Housing Resources
    • April: Fair Housing Month
  • Audit Investigations & Reports
  • Programs and Services
    • For Renters
    • For Homeowners - Foreclosure Prevention
    • Education >
      • Fair Housing Literature
      • Community Outreach
      • School Programs
    • Education for Homebuyers
    • Advocacy & AFFH
  • Service Areas
    • Marin County
    • Solano County
    • Sonoma County
    • Other Geographic Areas
  • News & Events
    • In The News
    • Press Releases & Statements
    • Events & Workshops
    • FHANC Newsletters
    • Fair Housing Conference 2023
    • Fair Housing Conference 2022
    • Fair Housing Conference 2021
    • COVID-19 Panel
    • Fair Housing Conference 2020
    • Fair Housing Conference 2019
    • Fair Housing Conference 2018
  • Donate
    • Main Donation Page
    • Cy Pres Awards
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  • Fair Housing Conference 2025
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