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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

  • Apr
    8
    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
    9:00 am to 9:15 am

    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION

    April 8, 2025
    9:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 minutes
  • Apr
    8
    FAIR HOSING PUBLIC HEARINGS
    9:15 am to 12:15 pm

    FAIR HOSING PUBLIC HEARINGS

    April 8, 2025
    9:15 am to 12:15 pm, 3 hours
    The Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. 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: Kayla Marcolongo v. Ronesha Fisher
    Time: Apr 8, 2025 09:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86950134336?pwd=5Qkganl0FtXCHEXcsD3ZUwAR3629KV.1

    Meeting ID: 869 5013 4336
    Passcode: 147859

    Topic: Eric & Linda Barnes v. Tisheem Easley
    Time: Apr 8, 2025 11:15 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88600709920?pwd=rI8i7GKNskvHnNrHomdCuaj4yae3mG.1

    Meeting ID: 886 0070 9920
    Passcode: 194465

    Meeting accessibility

    You can view the written agenda online within a week of the meeting.

    Closed captioning is available via Zoom. For more information about accessing our meetings, including requests for language translation or other accommodations, call (215) 686-4670 or email fairhousingcomm@phila.gov.
  • Apr
    9
    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION
    9:00 am to 9:15 am

    FAIR HOUSING EXECUTIVE SESSION

    April 9, 2025
    9:00 am to 9:15 am, 15 minutes

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