Fair Housing Resources
CT REALTORS® represents approximately 18,000 members who embrace our REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Housing discrimination is not only illegal, it contradicts in every way our commitment to inclusive communities and economic opportunities. We are committed to protecting and advocating for the right of all people to have full and equal housing opportunities in the neighborhood of their choice - free from discrimination.
View an explanation of Article 10 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and what areas of protected classes are included.
April is Fair Housing Month
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Laws and Regulations on Fair Housing
- Federal Fair Housing Act
- Connecticut Fair Housing Statutes
- Connecticut Fair Housing Statutes - Exceptions
- Connecticut Real Estate Regulation on Fair Housing and Licensee Obligations
Discrimination Complaints and Reporting
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) provides information, answers to questions and a step-by-step guide on how to file a complaint. Visit the CHRO Complaint Process web page.
To Request a Reasonable Accommodation in Writing
This reasonable accommodation request may be filled out either by the person who is asking for the accommodation themselves, or may be filled out by a friend, family member, real estate agent or other person assisting the individual who is requesting the accommodation.
(Note: Neither state nor federal law requires the reasonable accommodation request be in writing, however, it may be helpful to all parties to have the request in writing so everyone is clear what the accommodation is that is being requested.)
- Generate a Reasonable Accommodation Letter
Courtesy of the CT Fair Housing Center
Additional Fair Housing Resources and Accessibility Info
- CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
- CT Fair Housing Center
- HUD Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity Resources
- Fair Housing Accessibility First
- HUD Guidance on Assistance Animals
- HUD Guidance on Criminal Backgrounds - Updated Guidance from HUD Issued 6/10/2022
- HUD Training Materials for Preventing Sexual and Discriminatory Harassment in Housing