Minnesota Fair Housing Protected Classes
Last verified: 2026-05-01 · 12 protected classes
The Minnesota Human Rights Act adds creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status with regard to public assistance to housing protections.
Federal baseline (applies everywhere)
View United States (Federal) referenceSource: Fair Housing Act, 42 USC §§ 3601–3619 · Official text
Race(added 1968)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Color(added 1968)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Religion(added 1968)
42 USC § 3604(a)
National origin(added 1968)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Sex(added 1974)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Familial status(added 1988)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Households with children under 18, including pregnant individuals.
Disability(added 1988)
42 USC § 3604(f)
Originally enacted as 'handicap'; covers physical and mental impairments.
State additions — Minnesota
Source: Minnesota Human Rights Act · Official text
Creed
Minn. Stat. § 363A.09 subd. 1
Marital status
Minn. Stat. § 363A.09 subd. 1
Sexual orientation
Minn. Stat. § 363A.09 subd. 1
Gender identity
Minn. Stat. § 363A.09 subd. 1
Status with regard to public assistance
Minn. Stat. § 363A.09 subd. 1
Important
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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