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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

  • Dec
    7
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING

    December 7, 2021
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    The Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. 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: Enrique Cruz v. Philly Residential Acquisition
    Time: Dec 7, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83402294897?pwd=dVRhZ04xRlhMaklzbTErTmtIK01VQT09
    Meeting ID: 834 0229 4897
    Passcode: 787748

    Topic: Eric Williams v. Tracey Williams
    Time: Dec 7, 2021 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89225307128?pwd=OEdoRXNJK0tSTHdMQkJGWVJZMFJjdz09
    Meeting ID: 892 2530 7128
    Passcode: 206171

    Topic: Brith Sholom Tenant Association v. Birth Sholom Winit LP
    Time: Dec 7, 2021 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82312366323?pwd=ZHI5RVdZTHh2U2hiZWRDRVZDUmlkdz09
    Meeting ID: 823 1236 6323
    Passcode: 555291
  • Dec
    8
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING

    December 8, 2021
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    The Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 8, 2021. 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: Senethia Boyd v. Sabbriyah Harris
    Time: Dec 8, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81437603419?pwd=bGYyQnFKYU0wRk1QZ0EwMkVEWnRRUT09
    Meeting ID: 814 3760 3419
    Passcode: 961203

    Topic: Lavell Wood v. Estate of James Franklin
    Time: Dec 8, 2021 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89800546813?pwd=QUhrVUx0eFhLODdyY2tvZW84Y3hhQT09
    Meeting ID: 898 0054 6813
    Passcode: 308532

    Topic: Beata Lewandowski v. Dorothy and Voytek Dabrowski

    Time: Dec 8, 2021 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84719143748?pwd=b3kvMGIzbDNhd2xUcWdNNjduK0Zjdz09
    Meeting ID: 847 1914 3748
    Passcode: 570947
  • Dec
    14
    Event
    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Event

    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING

    December 14, 2021
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    The Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 14, 2021. 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: Braina Cavallaro v. Joe Jones & PPS Properties
    Time: Dec 14, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88687617934?pwd=dFZIeXZWRk9HbXQvUDJ5a21SbWtaZz09
    Meeting ID: 886 8761 7934
    Passcode: 284752

    Topic: Tiana Nieves v. Elizabeth Carbrero
    Time: Dec 14, 2021 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82982122444?pwd=N0tna1NQMHB0TVJ0MjROK0psYk9Udz09
    Meeting ID: 829 8212 2444
    Passcode: 821157

    Topic: Debora Hall v. Ruby Branch
    Time: Dec 14, 2021 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86015469044?pwd=dnZiWUpjNUY5MXNyUGNLblJqeU9UZz09
    Meeting ID: 860 1546 9044
    Passcode: 616616
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