Fair Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing
Fair housing protections are guaranteed and regulated by federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders. No person shall be subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, or national origin. These are known as “Protected Classes”. Discriminatory housing practices are prohibited in all housing-both publicly and privately-owned and developed housing. For more information, visit the HUD Fair Housing website.
Fair Housing Complaints
If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file your fair housing complaint online with the U.S. Department of H.U.D:
Fort Worth Regional Office of FHEO
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
801 Cherry Street, Unit #45
Suite 2500
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 978-5900
1-800-669-9777
TTY (817) 978-5595
See: HUD Website
Or, contact the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division:
Texas Workforce Commission
Civil Rights Division
1117 Trinity Street, Rm. 144-T
Austin, Texas 78701
888-452-4778
Texas Workforce Commission Website
City of Bryan Fair Housing Ordinance
As part of its mission to administer federal grants, the City of Bryan’s Community Development Department is required by Executive Order 12892 to affirmatively further fair housing in the programs and activities within its jurisdiction. The City of Bryan has adopted a Fair Housing Ordinance under Chapter 58, Article II of the City of Bryan Code of Ordinances and conducts an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice update every five years to coincide with the 5-Year Consolidated Plan process.
