Housing Rights

People with disabilities who want to buy or rent a home are protected against discrimination by the federal Fair Housing Act. - People with disabilities receiving assistance through government-operated housing programs are also protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act​ 

​Maryland also prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in housing. See  COMAR 14.03.04.07. Some local governments have also passed anti-discrimination laws; check with your local government.

Housing Rights Resources

• Disability Housing Rights – information from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development 
   
• Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act  - PDF–joint statement from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the US Department of Justice 
   
• Rules for Tenants in Public and Subsidized Housing - overview of rights from the Maryland People’s Law Library
   
• Welcoming People with Disabilities - PDF - a sensitivity and awareness guide for property managers and landlords by the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities.
   

If you feel you have experienced housing discrimination or have legal questions, you can contact: 

• US Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity​
   
• Maryland Commission on Human Rights
   
• ​Maryland Disability Law Center