Fact Sheet Fair Housing Protections for People with SMI, SUD, or COD
Published: July 30, 2026
People homeless or at risk of homelessness with mental illness or substance use disorder often have a difficult time obtaining housing and may face discrimination because of their conditions. This document describes how individuals with disabilities can leverage federal laws to protect themselves from this type of discrimination and ensure equal access and opportunity to enjoy housing that suits their needs.
Sections include:
- Fair Housing Law overview
- Protections for people with disabilities
- Identifying when someone may be discriminating against you
- Making reasonable accommodation or modification requests
- What to do if you think you experienced housing discrimination