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Fair Housing - What is Fair Housing?

What is Fair Housing?

The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and Palm Beach County Code, Article III, Sec. 15-36, et seq. prohibit discrimination in housing because of:

Race or 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 18)

Handicap (Disability)

Additionally, under Palm Beach County's Code, discrimination is prohibited because of:

Sexual Orientation

Age

Marital Status.

OEO Info

Office of Equal Opportunity
215 N. Olive Avenue, Suite 130
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
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Telephone: (561) 355-4883
Fax: (561) 355-4932

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	Fair Housing in Palm Beach County What is Fair Housing? What Housing Is Covered? What Is Prohibited? Additional Protection If You Have a Disability Housing Opportunities For Families: 55+ and 62 and over Housing Communities What to Tell The Office of Equal Opportunity Where to Write, Call or Visit What Happens When You File A Complaint? Conciliation What Happens After A Complaint Investigation? In Addition You May File Suit Other Tools to Combat Housing Discrimination

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	Fair Housing Links
	Palm Beach County Fair Housing Ordinance United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. Fair Housing Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, Inc. Fair Housing Laws National Fair Housing Advocate

	Employment and Fair Housing Links
	Florida Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights Florida Commission on Human Relations Broward County Civil Rights Division Miami-Dade County Equal Opportunity Board International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies