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Fair Housing Commission

Enforcing fair rental practices and protecting renters from unsafe housing conditions.

Fair Housing Commission

Notice: The Fair Housing Commission’s hearings have moved online. You can learn about resources for tenants during COVID-19 and how to get free legal help to avoid eviction through Right to Counsel.
Notice: The Fair Housing Commission is offering in-person services by appointment only. Appointments are available on Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To set a time to meet with us, call (215) 686-4670.

What we do

The Fair Housing Commission (FHC) makes sure that renters have safe places to live and that landlords follow housing laws. The five-member commission and staff help people know their rights and responsibilities when it comes to renting a property.

The commission:

  • Enforces the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance.
  • Conducts hearings on properties that are alleged to be unsafe or in poor condition.
  • Verifies that landlords have necessary rental licenses and certificates.
  • Educates tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities.
  • Connects landlords and tenants to resources and assistance.

We believe rental housing that works for everybody makes Philadelphia a better place to live.

Connect

Address
601 Walnut St.
Suite 300 South
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Email fairhousingcomm@phila.gov

Resources

Events

  • Nov
    5
    NO HEARINGS
    All Day

    NO HEARINGS

    November 5, 2024
    All Day
  • Nov
    6
    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
    9:00 am to 9:15 am

    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION

    November 6, 2024
    9:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 mins
  • Nov
    6
    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARINGS
    9:15 am to 12:15 pm

    FAIR HOUSING PUBLIC HEARINGS

    November 6, 2024
    9:15 am to 12:15 pm, 3 hours
    The Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. This meeting will be conducted virtually through the Zoom teleconferencing platform. Members of the public may participate in the public hearing at the following links:

    Topic: Shafesia Bond v. Maisie Investment
    Time: Nov 6, 2024 09:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87124635572?pwd=wFW1RokVkN0lub6F924Ea7fK9gpwAs.1
    Meeting ID: 871 2463 5572
    Passcode: 833257

    Topic: Renee Holmes v. Allan Domb Real Estate, et al.
    Time: Nov 6, 2024 10:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87538539279?pwd=onlB6UDVCNUtmXhHEpJU5HLKbXJBOU.1
    Meeting ID: 875 3853 9279
    Passcode: 704403

    Topic: Taylor Smith v. Interstate Holdings, LP & James Bennett
    Time: Nov 6, 2024 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89594602444?pwd=WDKt65CzqZtaWMuxuuHgeJLy2fIIAn.1
    Meeting ID: 895 9460 2444
    Passcode: 008921

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