Fair Housing Task Force

Draft Fair Housing Assessment, 2024

Draft Fair Housing Assessment public hearing, Tuesday, May 21st @ 10 AM - One-Stop Career Center Classroom A, 80 State Highway 310, Canton

The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination that is based on a person’s:

Race or Color
National Origin
Religion
Sex
Familial Status
Disability

You inquire about an apartment, and the manager tells you he just rented it
The owner/manager refuses to tell you why the house/unit is not available
The rent or deposit is higher than advertised
The manager says the unit is rented but the sign is still up
You are told; “You won’t like it here; there’s no place for your kids to play”
The manager says there are occupancy limits such as three people in a two bedroom unit
You are asked about your marital status, race, nature of disability, or citizenship
You are told the building is not made for a wheelchair, or you can’t make changes to the building
You are not allowed to submit an application
The manager says the unit has been taken off the market temporarily

Agendas & Meeting Minutes

Report a Violation

Do you feel you’ve experienced housing discrimination? Here’s what you can do to report a violation:

Complete and submit HUD’s Housing Discrimination Form.

You can also contact CNY Fair Housing.

Not sure if you’ve experienced housing discrimination, but have a rental housing complaint?

You can file a consumer complaint with the Attorney General’s Office.

2017 Assessment of Fair Housing

Assessment of Fair Housing Report, 2017

Emergency Housing

Emergency Shelter Directory

Fair Housing Materials

Need more information?
Contact: St. Lawrence County Planning Office
2nd Floor, Public Safety Complex
49 1/2 Court Street
Canton, NY 13617

Telephone: (315) 379-2292
E-mail the Planning Office