The Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended in 1988 (also called Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) is legislation that protects individuals and families from discrimination in the sale, rental, financing or advertising of housing based on seven protected classes (or demographic characteristics): Race, Color, Religion, Familial Status, National Origin, Sex, and Disability.

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To learn more about Fair Housing contact the Fair Housing Hotline at 832-394-6200 or visit the City of Houston website at houstontx.gov/housing/fair_housing.html