The Village of Arlington Heights has enacted a local fair housing ordinance that prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, and other unlawful discrimination listed in Article 3 of the Illinois Human Rights Act, as now or hereafter amended. The Village has a Fair Housing Review Board that reviews fair housing complaints.
Any person who wishes to file a housing discrimination complaint with the Village of Arlington Heights may make their complaint to:
Fair Housing Review Board
Department of Planning & Community Development
33 S. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Housing complaints are to be in writing and may be filed up to 60 days after the occurrence. However, you are strongly encouraged to file as soon after an incident as possible. A Housing Discrimination Information Form is available for your convenience.
The Village’s Fair Housing Review Board, with the assistance of Village staff, will investigate complaints. For an explanation of the processes and time-frames for investigation, conciliation, and public hearings concerning complaints, please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at the address/phone number indicated above.