The New York State Division of Human Rights is here to help you know your housing rights.

If you have a disability and are being denied reasonable accommodations in your home, DHR can help.

Being denied housing based on your source of income is unlawful.

Steering based on race, color, national origin, or any protected characteristic is against the law when buying or renting a home.

Sexual harassment by a landlord, housing provider, or agents or employees of a housing provider is against the law.

Discrimination based on sexual orientation when renting or purchasing a home is against the law.

Housing discrimination based on gender identity or expression is against the law.

Racial discrimination in housing is against the law.

Housing discrimination based on national origin is against the law.