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Fair Housing Commission

Enforcing fair rental practices and protecting renters from unsafe housing conditions.

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Fair Housing Commission

Notice: The Fair Housing Commission accepts walk-ins Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Services

File a complaint about unfair rental practices by a landlord
File a complaint about housing or property discrimination

What we do

The Fair Housing Commission (FHC) makes sure that renters have safe places to live and that landlords follow housing laws. The five-member commission and staff help people know their rights and responsibilities when it comes to renting a property.

The commission:

  • Enforces the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance.
  • Conducts hearings on properties that are alleged to be unsafe or in poor condition.
  • Verifies that landlords have necessary rental licenses and certificates.
  • Educates tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities.
  • Connects landlords and tenants to resources and assistance.

We believe rental housing that works for everybody makes Philadelphia a better place to live.

Connect

Address
601 Walnut St.
Suite 300 South
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Email FairHousingComm@phila.gov
Phone
Phone: (215) 686-4670

Resources

Philadelphia Code, Chapter 9-800
Read the City's Fair Housing Ordinance.
FHC intake form
Use the form to submit a complaint about unfair rental practices to the FHC.

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Events

  • Aug
    5
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
    9:00 am to 9:15 am
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION

    August 5, 2026
    9:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 minutes
  • Aug
    11
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
    9:00 am to 9:15 am
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION

    August 11, 2026
    9:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 minutes
  • Aug
    11
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARINGS
    9:15 am to 12:15 pm
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARINGS

    August 11, 2026
    9:15 am to 12:15 pm, 3 hours
    The Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. This meeting will be conducted virtually through the Zoom teleconferencing platform. Members of the public (change your screenname to "Public") may participate in the public hearing at the following links:

    Topic: Carrie Robinson & Peter Reid v. Sheila Conrad
    Time: Aug 11, 2026 09:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83943184842?pwd=szh5nHMBF3uJ0RNoWrppgYKOr4pTBY.1

    Meeting chat link
    https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83943184842

    Meeting ID: 839 4318 4842
    Passcode: 326872

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    Topic: Ortensia Gainey v. Overbrook Tower LP
    Time: Aug 11, 2026 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82274454626?pwd=TA7UVoqO9OekNwAl4nqzQbJQX4RiEA.1

    Meeting chat link
    https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/82274454626

    Meeting ID: 822 7445 4626
    Passcode: 696228

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    Topic: Sianni Henderson & Ryan Newsome v. Lubin Gerdson et al.
    Time: Aug 11, 2026 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83430568696?pwd=ibaaa6hDWDhYeCJqnSa7USbaIA9WvU.1

    Meeting chat link
    https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83430568696

    Meeting ID: 834 3056 8696
    Passcode: 206136

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    Meeting accessibility

    You can view the written agenda online within a week of the meeting.

    Closed captioning is available via Zoom. For more information about accessing our meetings, including requests for language translation or other accommodations, call (215) 686-4670 or email fairhousingcomm@phila.gov.
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