Fair Housing
Regional Fair Housing Plan
June 2023 Update: The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, has approved the regional fair housing plan, also known as the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The Board voted to approve the plan at its June 14, 2023, public hearing. Loudoun County is one of eight participating jurisdictions in the Washington, DC, region working collaboratively to develop a regional fair housing plan. The process is being coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Loudoun County is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to “affirmatively further fair housing,” which is to ensure that HUD-funded jurisdictions take meaningful actions to overcome patterns of segregation, promote fair housing choice, eliminate disparities in opportunities, and foster inclusive communities free from discrimination.
The Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice will fulfill this HUD requirement and aims to increase collaboration, innovation, and effectiveness of strategies to further fair housing throughout the region. Following approval by all participating jurisdictions, the plan is scheduled to be submitted to HUD in the fall of 2023.
- Read the Loudoun County Draft Fair Housing Plan - May 2023 (PDF)
- Read the Metropolitan Washington Regional Fair Housing Plan Executive Summary - May 2023 (PDF)
Public Hearing and Comment Period
A 60-day public comment period on the Regional Fair Housing Plan closed on March 31, 2023.
Loudoun County hosted a public hearing on March 8, 2023 to provide an overview of the Loudoun County sections of the fair housing plan including goals, past achievements, and data on affordable housing and barriers to fair housing in the county. View the materials from the public hearing:
Report Fair Housing Violations
If you believe that you have been the victim of housing discrimination:
- Contact the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (888) 551-3247, Virginia Relay 7-1-1 (TDD) or by email.
- File a complaint through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO).
Everyone has the right to equal housing opportunities. Loudoun County is committed to promoting housing choices and fostering inclusive communities free from housing discrimination.
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaged in other housing-related activities. The Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability. Visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for more information.
Virginia’s Fair Housing Law makes it illegal to discriminate in residential housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source or funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status. Visit the Virginia Fair Housing Office for more information.
For Residents
- View the Federal and Virginia Fair Housing Act: An Overview presentation by Legal Services of Northern Virginia
- View the Fair Housing Updates & Protections animated video by the Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs
- View the Fair Housing: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities presentation by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
- Get answers to commonly asked questions about fair housing rights by exploring these National Fair Housing Alliance brochures.
- View materials from the April 2022 Loudoun County Fair Housing Month Webinars:
- Fair Housing for People with Disabilities: Presentation
- Overview of the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and Eviction Laws in Virginia: Presentation | Slides (PDF)
- Updates on Federal, State, and Local Fair Housing Protections: Presentation (partial) | Slides (PDF)
- Captions for all recordings will be provided by request. Email Email us or call 703-771-5590.
For Landlords, Property Managers, and Realtors
Loudoun County is one of eight participating jurisdictions that are working collaboratively to develop a Regional Housing Equity Plan, also known as the Regional Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice. The Regional AI process is being coordinated by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG). The major components of the metropolitan Washington regional AI will include:
- A robust community participation and comment process that allows for meaningful dialogue for key stakeholders;
- Assessment of past goals and actions;
- Analysis of data and issues that impact fair housing: and
- Establishment of measurable fair housing goals and priorities.
Learn more about the plan and how to get involved in the community participation and comment process by visiting the MWCOG website.
For More Information
Contact the Department of Housing and Community Development by email or call 703-737-8323.