Licensing and Regulation - Richmond, Virginia Fair Housing Office, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
The Virginia Fair Housing Office is responsible for investigating housing discrimination complaints. Federal and state fair housing laws protects people from discrimination when trying to rent an apartment, buy a house, obtain a mortgage, or purchase homeowner's insurance. Fair housing requirements apply to all housing providers: property managers, owners, landlords, real estate agents, banks, savings institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and appraisers. The Fair Housing Board administers and enforces the Fair Housing Law, although the Real Estate Board is responsible for fair housing cases involving real estate licensees or their employees.
Physical Address
9960 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233
Hours
Monday: 08:15 AM - 05:00 PM; Tuesday: 08:15 AM - 05:00 PM; Thursday: 08:15 AM - 05:00 PM; Friday: 08:15 AM - 05:00 PM
Fax
(866) 480-8333
Voice
Application process
Refer to Board Regulations: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency15/
Languages
English
Service area
VA
Agency info
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
DPOR issues state credentials—licenses, certificates or registrations—to those qualified to practice in regulated professions. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state law and regulations.