Disability Rights Center of New Hampshire

Housing Discrimination Complaint Options

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If you think your landlord or property management company treated you unfairly because of your disability, you can file a housing discrimination complaint. You have a couple options:

File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

  1. Go to HUD’s website or call their housing discrimination hotline at (617) 994-8200.
  2. Complete and submit HUD’s Report Housing Discrimination Form.
  3. You can submit the form online or by mail within one year of the act of discrimination.

File a complaint with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights (HRC)

  1. Go to HRC’s website or call the Intake Department at 603-271-2767.
  2. Complete and submit their online Housing & Commercial Property Intake Questionnaire.
  3. Submit your complaint as directed and within 180 days of the act of discrimination.

Housing related legal assistance in New Hampshire

Unfortunately, DRC-NH is not able to schedule appointments regarding housing at this time. Please see the resources and referrals below for information related to this issue.

New Hampshire Bar Lawyer Referral Service

603 Legal Aid – Housing

603 Legal Aid online intake form

Fair Housing Project at New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Justice in Aging Project (over 60 years old) at New Hampshire Legal Assistance 

Related Information from Disability Rights Center - NH

About DRCNH

Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers for people with disabilities across New Hampshire. DRC is the federally designated protection and advocacy agency for New Hampshire and has authority under federal law to conduct investigations in cases of probable abuse or neglect.

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