Discrimination in Housing

The act provides that no person can legally, for the above reasons:

• Refuse to sell or rent
• Discriminate in the terms of sale or rental
• Discriminate in advertising
• Represent falsely that a house/unit is not available
• Practice blockbusting
• Discriminate in financing

Discrimination in housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability or familial status is prohibited by law in Missouri. For more detailed information visit the MCHR website.

Relay Missouri: 7-1-1

Complaint Answering Machine Hotline:
(877) 781-4236

Note: Most complaints must be filed within 180 days of alleged discrimination.

3315 W. Truman Blvd.
Ste. 212
Jefferson City, MO  65102-1129

Ph: (573) 751-3325
TDD: (573) 526-5091

St. Louis Office:

Ph: (314) 340-7590
TDD: (314) 340-7803

Springfield Office:

Ph: (417) 895-5620

Kansas City:

Ph: (816) 889-3584
TDD: (816) 889-3581

Sikeston Office:

Ph: (573) 472-5320
TDD: (573) 472-5223

“The function of the Commission shall be to encourage fair treatment for and to foster mutual understanding and respect among, and to discourage discrimination against, any racial, ethnic, religious or other group protected by this chapter, members of these groups or persons with disabilities.”  

Section 213.020.2 RSMO posting required by 8 CSR 60-3.010.