The Community Development and Housing Division provide a local point of contact for Fair Housing Protection in the Borough.

When renting or selling housing, it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, age (40 and over), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, mental and physical handicap, presence of trained guide, support or service animals, pregnancy, birth of a child, familial status, or marital status. Examples of discrimination are: falsely denying that housing is available; discriminatory advertising; refusal to rent; or discrimination in the terms of the lease.

Individuals who believe they are being discriminated against with respect to a property located within the Borough of State College may file a complaint in person or by mail on forms provided by the Borough. Complaints must be filed within 90 days of the act of discrimination. For more information, call 814-234-7109.

Individuals who believe they are being discriminated against may also file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission in Harrisburg. The phone number is 717-787-9784. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the act of discrimination.

A complaint may also be filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by calling the Housing Discrimination Hotline at the toll-free number 1-800-669-9777. Complaints must be filed within one year of the act of discrimination.

Complaints forms for filing with the Borough of State College, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and HUD are available at the State College Planning Department, 243 South Allen Street, Room 221. For more information, call 814-234-7109 or email.