Fair Housing

The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap or familial status. This discrimination may take the form of but is not limited to: 

• Refusal to negotiate for housing
• Make housing unavailable
• Deny a dwelling or set different terms
• Conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling

If you feel your rights have been violated, you may call HUD at their toll-free hotline: 800-669-9777 (TDD, 800-927-9275 or write to HUD at:
451 Seventh Street SW
Room 5204
Washington, DC 20410

You may also get more information, file a complaint or print a complaint form online at the HUD website.

Fair Housing Act

The State of Texas has also passed a Fair Housing Act. A housing discrimination complaint may be sent to the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division, at:
1117 Trinity Street
Room 144-T
Austin, TX 78711

Or call 888-452-4778 (TDD, 800-735-2989.

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice

The City of Midland has prepared an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice that was approved by the Midland City Council on October 12, 2010. The City's Community Development Office has also established a local fair housing partnership. Fair housing education and promotion are objectives of the partnership. For more information, contact the City's Community Development Office at 432-685-7472 or 432-685-7408.