2018 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
2025 Fair Housing Awareness Month PROCLAMATION
The County of Lehigh is dedicated to adhering to the regulations set forth by the Fair Housing Act:
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under of the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability).
The following resources are available to those Lehigh County residents who believe they have experienced discrimination in housing, rental, sales, or financing because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or familial status may contact any of the resources below for assistance:
Complaints Persons who believe they have experienced discrimination in housing rental, sales, or financing because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or familial status can contact any of the following entities:
LOCAL CONTACTS:
North Penn Legal Services
559 Main Street, Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-317-8757
610-317-5322 - Local Fair Housing Discrimination Line www.northpennlegal.org
Resource: https://www.northpennlegal.org/get-help/basic-landlord-tenant-resources
County of Lehigh Fair Housing Officer Laurie Moyer 17 S. Seventh Street Allentown, PA 18101 610-871-1964 lauriemoyer@lehighcounty.org
For General Questions, Please Call our Office: 610-782-3565
TTY: (800) 877-8339
TDD: 7-1-1 PA Relay Center
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
(800) 347-3739