The City of Sunnyvale is affirmatively furthering fair housing and complying with State and federal fair housing laws. These laws prohibit discrimination against a persons race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or children.
FAIR HOUSING 101
Please join the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley and the City of Sunnyvale for a free presentation open to the public on Thursday, April 26 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Library Program Room, 665 W. Olive Avenue. Learn what fair housing is and what it isn't. RSVP to Housing Programs Technician Rachel DeBord at
rdebord@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us.
Video: Housing Discrimination
"Do You Still Like Me?" is a public service announcement about housing discrimination. It was jointly produced by the Ad Council, HUD, and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund. It's presented here in both English and Spanish.
Federal Laws
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability).
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Housing Discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals and Families
State Laws
The State of California is committed to protecting Californian's from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, and hate violence. For more information visit the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
To File a Fair Housing Complaint
Housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability is prohibited by federal and state law. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint with these federal and state agencies.
Fair Housing Compliance - Resources for Housing Providers
The Information Resource Center (IRC) is an online "One Stop Shop" for help and resources related to fair housing provided by HUD. Browse below for a guides, training, marketing materials, and much more. Learn about reasonable accommodations and modifications required of landlords, predatory lending practices to avoid and other important information for housing providers to avoid illegal discrimination.
Assistance with Housing Discrimination