Fair Housing Protected Classes
Last verified: 2026-05-01
Federal law establishes a seven-class baseline that applies in every U.S. jurisdiction. Most states and many cities add their own protected classes on top — sometimes substantially more. Use the list below to look up the protected classes recognized in a specific jurisdiction, with the statute citation for each.
Federal
States
California
17 protected classes · California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
New Mexico
12 protected classes · New Mexico Human Rights Act
New York
15 protected classes · New York State Human Rights Law
Illinois
17 protected classes · Illinois Human Rights Act
Washington
14 protected classes · Washington Law Against Discrimination
Massachusetts
17 protected classes · Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Law (Chapter 151B)
Oregon
10 protected classes · Oregon Fair Housing Act
Colorado
14 protected classes · Colorado Fair Housing Act
Minnesota
12 protected classes · Minnesota Human Rights Act
New Jersey
18 protected classes · New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
Cities
This page is a compliance reference, not legal advice. Statute interpretation and enforcement varies. Verify against the current text of cited statutes and consult a licensed attorney for advice on a specific situation.
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