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Housing Discrimination Assistance | HOPE Fair Housing Center

202 West Willow Avenue, Suite 203, Wheaton, IL 60187

Eligibility

None

Required documents

Documentation of all meetings and phone calls relevant to the case, including receipts, copies of applications, business cards with landlords, real estate agents, property managers, insurance agents and other relevant persons.

Hours

Virtual: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm In Person: Monday to Tuesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Languages

English, Spanish; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.

Application process

(1) Call the main number if you think you may be victim of housing discrimination or fill out intake form on website at https://hopefair.org/intakes (2) Provide relevant documents, all meetings and phone calls with persons involved (3) If it is found that there may have been discrimination against you, a staff member will investigate (4) When appropriate, staff will assist in filing a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) complaint and Provide referral for legal services to assist with housing case (5) Even if discrimination is not found, staff can: Advocate on applicant's behalf with a housing provider

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Henry County, IL
Marshall County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Woodford County, IL
Park Forest, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Champaign County, IL
La Salle County, IL
Macon County, IL
Vermilion County, IL
Livingston County, IL
Massac County, IL
Summit Argo (Summit), IL
Wheeling, IL
Dupage County, IL
Knox County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Saline County, IL
Tazewell County, IL
Kendall County, IL
Arlington Heights, IL
Kane County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Niles, IL
Mcdonough County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL
Lee County, IL
Evanston, IL
Mercer County, IL
Riverdale, IL
Saint Clair County, IL
Joliet, IL
Warren County, IL
Mclean County, IL
Rock Island County, IL
Harvey, IL
Stark County, IL
Grundy County, IL
Des Plaines, IL
Sangamon County, IL
Marion County, IL
Chicago Heights, IL
Cook County, IL
Carroll County, IL
Putnam County, IL
Robbins, IL
Jackson County, IL
Bureau County, IL
Skokie, IL
Jefferson County, IL
Madison County, IL

Description

Provides education, complaint intake, investigation and mediation to those experiencing housing discrimination.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/11/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

HOPE Fair Housing Center

Provides education, complaint intake, investigation and mediation to those experiencing housing discrimination.

Housing Discrimination Assistance | HOPE Fair Housing Center