Housing Discrimination Assistance | OPEN COMMUNITIES - Fair Housing

Conducts tests to learn whether landlords are discriminating their tenants. Educates and trains community members about tenant's rights and how to exercise them. Also provides training to landlords, property managers, and realtors. Pursues litigation if discrimination is present or if a client brings a housing discrimination case directly to us.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/15/2023

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Location

1740 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Application process

Call for services Documents Required: - Save every piece of paper relevant to your claim of discrimination. - Picture ID - Taxes - Utilities statement - Lease or mortgage - Pay stubs - Bank statements or any other income statements - Bankruptcy documents

Eligibility

Open to all

Languages

Spanish French American Sign Language

Agency info

OPEN COMMUNITIES

Organization that provides fair housing assistance, counseling, and services