Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Housing & Commercial Property Discrimination

Under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), housing discrimination can happen in the process of renting, buying, selling, or obtaining a loan. Commercial property discrimination can happen in the process of purchasing, selling, or leasing.

Fair Housing for Families - 1

In housing & commercial property it is illegal to discriminate against someone based on:

*Familial status is only protected in housing & commercial property.

Retaliation is also illegal, and the law protects you if you stand up against discrimination.

Housing Discrimination

Housing discrimination occurs in the process of renting buying selling or getting a loan for a home. Illegal discrimination may also include denying someone the use or enjoyment of their home or apartment.

You have the right to live where you want to live

Don't let housing discrimination happen to you, know your rights. Contact the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission at (855)866-5718

Housing Discrimination- Spanish

Housing discrimination occurs in the process of renting buying selling or getting a loan for a home. Illegal discrimination may also include denying someone the use or enjoyment of their home or apartment.

You have the right to live where you want to live- Spanish

Don't let housing discrimination happen to you, know your rights. Contact the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission at (855)866-5718

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the PHRC

If you have questions about illegal housing & commercial property discrimination, contact us.

Call the Pennsylvania Fair Housing Line

Call 855-866-5718 (opens in a new tab)

Contact the PHRC regional office closest to you

Contact the PHRC regional office closest to you

Fill out a contact us form

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