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Fair Housing
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, prohibits discrimination in housing and housing-related services based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status (presence of children under 18), and disability.
In addition to these federal protections, Nevada state law also prohibits housing discrimination based on ancestry, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression[1]. These protections apply to all types of housing and housing-related transactions, including rental, sales, lending, insurance, and advertising.
Any entity that influences or controls housing choice, including public housing authorities, homeowner associations, property managers, and agencies administering housing funds is subject to both federal and state fair housing laws.
Clark County is committed to affirmatively furthering fair housing for all residents of our community.
REGIONAL FAIR HOUSING and EQUITY ASSESSMENT (RFHEA)
Clark County, in collaboration with the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Mesquite, hosted four public meetings on October 31, 2024, as part of the now-completed public engagement phase for updating the Regional Fair Housing and Equity Assessment (RFHEA), a five-year strategic plan designed to address the region’s most pressing housing challenges. These meetings provided a platform for residents, nonprofit organizations, and housing providers to share insights on the barriers to fair housing experienced across our communities.
This planning effort reflects our commitment to embedding fair housing principles into every stage of our housing and community development work. It also fulfills federal requirements to affirmatively further fair housing, a condition for receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
FAIR HOUSING QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS
For questions about fair housing rights and responsibilities, or to file a housing discrimination complaint, the following agencies can provide information and/or complaint intake services. Note that you have up to one year after the last incident of discrimination to file an administrative complaint, and up to two years to file a court case.
Silver State Fair Housing Council:
A private, nonprofit agency offering fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services.
(888) 585-8634 toll-free/(702) 749-3288 Southern Nevada
Relay Nevada 711
Website: www.ssfhc.org Email: fairhousing@ssfhc.org
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
Federal agency in San Francisco enforcing the federal Fair Housing Act; receives and investigates bona fide claims of housing discrimination.
(800) 347-3739
(415) 489-6564 TTY
Website: www.portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD
Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC):
State agency enforcing Nevada’s fair housing laws; receives and investigates bona fide claims of housing discrimination.
(702) 486-7161 Southern Nevada
NV Relay 711 or (800) 326-6868
Website: www.nvdetr.org/nerc.htm
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
Clark County is committed to ensuring that all programs, services, and activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
What is Section 504?
Section 504 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. This includes housing, community development, and public services funded through HUD programs such as CDBG, HOME, and ESG.
Your Rights Under Section 504
Individuals with disabilities have the right to:
- Access programs and services offered by the County
- Request reasonable accommodation
- Receive information in accessible formats
- File a grievance if they believe they’ve been discriminated against
All HUD-funded subrecipients and developers are notified of this policy and instructed to make it publicly accessible.
[1] Clark County acknowledges that ‘gender identity or expression’ are no longer recognized or protected categories under the federal Administration’s policies and interpretation of federal law; as articulated in various Executive Orders. To the extent that any programs, services, and/or benefits are federally funded—in whole or in part—those programs, services, and/or benefits may be subject to any applicable policies and interpretations of the federal Administration at the time the funds were accepted.