California Civil Rights Department complaint filing guide
How to file a consumer complaint with California Civil Rights Department for California housing & tenants.
Enforces California civil rights and fair housing laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in housing based on protected characteristics. The department accepts intake forms and investigates eligible housing discrimination complaints.
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Category
- Housing & Tenants
- Filing method
- online portal
- Verification status
- verified (last verified 2026-05-13)
Response times vary by agency. Check the agency's website for its current timeline.
File a complaint with California Civil Rights Department (official form)