Fair Housing

Our department implements regulations and guidelines established by The US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity (FHEO). If you have experienced housing discrimination, please select the HUD link below for reporting options.

Our Mission

Eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities by leading the nation to the enforcement, administration, development, and public understanding of federal fair housing policies and laws.

The Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity Act protects people from discrimination based on:

  • Race
  • Color
  • Sex
  • National Origin
  • Disability
  • Familial Status

Kansas City Fair Housing Studies

2022 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (EXSUM)(PDF, 3MB)
2022 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice(PDF, 47MB)
2015 Regional Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan(PDF, 46MB)
2014 Fair Housing & Equity Assessment(PDF, 4MB)
2011 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice(PDF, 9MB)