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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

COVID-19 update: The Fair Housing Commission’s hearings have moved online. Learn about the Emergency Housing Protections Act (EHPA) and resources for tenants during COVID-19.

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.
  • Ensures rental properties are safe, healthy, and in good condition.
  • Verifies that landlords have necessary rental licenses and certificates.
  • Educates tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities.
  • Connects landlords and tenants to services 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: (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.

Events

  • Feb
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    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING

    February 2, 2022
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    The Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. This meeting will be conducted virtually through the Zoom teleconferencing platform. Members of the public may participate in the public hearing at the following links:

    Topic: Shanaka Perry v. David Ferrigon
    Time: Feb 2, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84713865900?pwd=bVVxK3JlbklhdW9yUUdERFRObFNiQT09
    Meeting ID: 847 1386 5900
    Passcode: 567609

    Topic: John Devenish v. Heritage Associates Partnership

    Time: Feb 2, 2022 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83926416664?pwd=emVTUXZrWUxPL3NkUDc5TEh4dFdHZz09
    Meeting ID: 839 2641 6664
    Passcode: 387327

    Topic: Janet Woods v. Joseph Wharton Headley Inc, et. al.
    Time: Feb 2, 2022 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88690535572?pwd=eDRvYjFWdzlNSDdRM2dZTEg2NEoyUT09
    Meeting ID: 886 9053 5572
    Passcode: 780604
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