Fair Housing

The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or familial status. This discrimination may take the form of, but is not limited to: 

• Refusal to negotiate for housing. 
• Making housing unavailable. 
• Denying a dwelling or setting different terms 
• Imposing different conditions or privileges for the sale or rental of a dwelling 

If you feel your rights have been violated, you can contact HUD:
Toll-Free Hotline: 800-669-9777 (TDD: 800-927-9275) 
Mailing Address: 451 Seventh Street SW Room 5204 Washington, DC 20410

You may also get more information, file a complaint or print a complaint form online at the HUD website.

Fair Housing

 Act The State of Texas has also passed a Fair Housing Act. A housing discrimination complaint may be sent to the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. 
Phone Number: 888-452-4778 (TDD, 800-735-2989).
Mailing Address: 1117 Trinity Street Room 144-T Austin, TX 78711

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 

The City of Midland has prepared an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice, which was approved by the Midland City Council on October 12, 2010. Additionally, the City's Community Development Office has established a local fair housing partnership, with the objectives of education and promotion of fair housing. For further information, please contact the City's Community Development Office at 432-685-7472 or 432-685-7408.