Fair Housing

The City of Citrus Heights is dedicated to protecting the rights of renters and landlords and promoting fair housing choice. We want everyone to know that discrimination in housing is illegal and provide you with the resources you need to resolve issues.

Fair Housing Laws

Discrimination in housing rental, sales and financing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, source of income, disability or familial status is prohibited by Federal Fair Housing Act and state law Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Renters Helpline and Fair Housing Resources

Renters Helpline

The Renters Helpline provides telephone counseling and mediation services for residents in a housing crisis or dispute. The program counselors deal directly with concerns regarding landlord-tenant disputes and help refer housing issues to the appropriate agency.

To contact the Renters Helpline, use one of these methods below:

Phone: 916-389-7877 or 800-500-4931
TTY: 7-1-1 and ask to be connected to the Renters Helpline
Website Link: Renters Helpline

Federal Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)

FHEO, a division of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, administers and enforces federal laws and establishes polices that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.

To obtain assistance contact DFEH using one of the methods below:

Phone: 800-669-9777
TTY: 800-927-9275
Website Link: Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)

State of California Department of Employment and Fair Housing (DFEH)

DFEH is an agency charged with enforcing California's civil rights laws whose mission is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations and from hate violence.

To obtain assistance contact DFEH using one of the methods below:

Phone: 800-884-1684
TTY: 800-700-2320
Website Link: California Department of Employment and Fair Housing (DFEH)
Email for general questions: contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov and they will respond within two business days.
Email/phone for disability accommodations: accommodations@dfeh.ca.gov or call 844-541-2877.