Fair Housing Laws

In addition to the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII), the following laws are also covered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:

Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits racial discrimination in the sale or rental of real estate
   
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance
   
Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which expands coverage of Title VIII to include disability and familial status, and established design and construction requirements for new multifamily housing (as of March 13, 1991)
   
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which makes it unlawful to discriminate against persons with disabilities in all programs, activities, or services of public interest. It applies to all State and local laws.
   
Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits discrimination in any aspect of a credit application on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because all or part of the applicant's income comes from any public assistance program
   
Some State and local laws provide extended coverage not provided by Federal Law