Fair Housing

Under the Fair Housing Act of 1968, it is illegal to discriminate in housing against anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.

Types of Discrimination

Fair Housing Ombudsman

The statewide Fair Housing ombudsman is a resource for renters and landlords to utilize to understand their rights and responsibilities.  The ombudsman will informally answer questions and act as a mediator to help find an answer that both parties can accept.

Related Resources

• Call HUD: Bacause Sexual Harassment in Housing is Illegal Campaign
• pdf Fair Housing: What You Need to Know Booklet (901 KB)
• pdf Fair Housing: What Everyone Should Know Presentation (12.14 MB)
• pdf Assistance Animal Request Form (201 KB)
• pdf Verification of Reasonable Accommodations Form (126 KB)
• HUD Office of Fair Housing an Equal Opportunity
• Fair Housing Laws
• Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act
• HUD's newly released guidance on reasonable accommodations
• www.fairhousinglaw.org
• www.fairhousing.com
• South Dakota Office of the Attorney General
• South Dakota Division of Human Rights
• Section 504 Accessibility

If you have a question regarding Fair Housing or feel that you have been discriminated against, contact the statewide Fair Housing ombudsman:

E-mail Paul Flogstad
Phone: (877) 832-0161