U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
www.hud.gov

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is charged with enforcing federal statutes that prohibit discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and disability. These statutes cover state and local governments, post-secondary educational institutions, and federal contractors and subcontractors that receive HUD financial assistance. Department of Justice regulations have designated HUD as responsible for compliance procedures for individual complaints brought under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 28 C.F.R. Ž35.190(a)-(d).

A new feature on the HUD web site enables residents or potential residents to file a fair housing complaint online. These complaints are electronically sent to the regional office and will review the complaint within 20 days. If the regional office finds that the facts warrant a fair housing claim, they will send the claim to the HUD investigation branch. Copies of the complaint will be sent to both parties involved. The accused party must respond within 10 days. Log onto www.hud.gov and click on "File a housing discrimination complaint."

San Mateo County Human Services Agency Housing Authority
www.smchsa.org/housing
264 Harbor Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002
650-802-3300

For Section 8 and public housing in San Mateo County

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Multifamily Housing Clearinghouse
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/hc/mfhc.cfm
HELP-LINE (800-685-8470) Monday-Friday, 9am - 5 pm EST

Specialists answer questions, take orders for publications such as "RESIDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES" and "SERVICE COORDINATION: A HOW-TO-GUIDE". Also features Multifamily Housing Complaint Line to address resident concerns, make referrals and help resolve complaints

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
San Francisco Region
www.hud.gov/local/sfc
450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
415-436-6550

Investigate housing discrimination complaints, including rentals in San Mateo County region.