Fair Housing Outreach, Education & Services

Affirmative Fair Housing and Marketing Plan (AFHMP) Instructions 

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Did you know it is illegal under federal law to discriminate in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin or familial status?

Did you know that California law also makes it illegal to discriminate in housing based on sexual orientation, age, source of income, medical condition (including HIV, AIDS, ARC) or for other arbitrary reasons?

• A family looking for a home should not have to worry about being denied housing because they have children.

• A person should not have to wonder if he/she will be denied housing based on the color of their skin, or the accent with which they speak.

• A person with a disability such as blindness should not be denied housing because of a "no pets" policy.

• A person should never have to be sexually harassed in exchange for more favorable treatment in housing.

Yet, these things happen every day. Maybe it's even happened to you.

Both federal and state law say it's illegal to deny or limit services or access, offer differential terms or policies, or deny housing, loans, or insurance based on the protected classes mentioned above. If these things happen to you, there is help. Information is the key - know your rights! 

What North County Lifeline can do for you:

• We can take information about your claim and help you to understand your Fair Housing rights.

• We can contact the alleged violating party if you desire and attempt to conciliate or mediate the situation.

• We can assist you in filing a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

• We can inform you of other services or options you may wish to explore.

• We can provide you with information regarding local attorney services should you decide to litigate the situation.

• We can offer Fair Housing Education

More about the County of San Diego's Fair Housing Program

CONTACT: Contact the Fair Housing Program Manager today at (760) 842-6226, or call toll free at (866) 954-3354, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   for assistance with your fair housing or landlord-tenant issue.

North County Lifeline provides translation services in Spanish, American Sign Language, and other languages as required and/or requested. Please call for more information. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or otherwise require telephone relay services, please dial 711. Si usted es sordo, se le dificulta el oír, o por otra parte requiere servicios de relevo telefónicos, por favor marque 711.

Other Important Local Phone Numbers and Websites:

Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH) 1-800-233-3212 www.dfeh.ca.gov	City of Vista (760) 726-1340 www.cityofvista.com
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 1-800-669-9777 www.hud.gov	City of San Marcos (760) 744-1050 www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us
Department of Consumer Affairs www.dca.ca.gov	City of Encinitas (760) 633-2600 www.ca.encinitas.ca.us
County of San Diego www.co.san-diego.ca.us	City of Oceanside (760) 435-3065 www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
North County Superior Court www.sandiego.courts.ca.gov	City of Escondido (760) 839-4579 www.ci.escondido.ca.us
Tenants Legal Center (858) 571-7100 www.tenantslegalcenter.com