The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status (includingchildren under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18), or disability.
We suggest that you visit their web site for additional (and useful) information, including what to do when you need help quickly. You can file a complaint on-line with HUD or call them at 1-800-669-9777.
If you are disabled, HUD also provides a TTY for the hearing impaired (1-800-927-9275), interpreters, Braille, and help completing the forms.
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Additionally, it is illegal under Montgomery County law to discriminate in real estate transactions on the basis of marital status, sexual orientation or source of income
(such as a housing subsidy).
Contact the County Office of Human Rights at (240) 777-8450
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If you have a question about Fair Housing and your participation in an HOC program, please contact (240) 627-9761.
Grievances and Appeals
HOC residents of Public and Opportunity Housing have the right to request an informal grievance hearing where complaints against alleged arbitrary, unfair, or illegal practices can be aired and resolved. Participants of the Housing Choice Voucher program may request an informal grievance hearing only in matters pertaining to the termination of their assistance or reasonable accomodation.