 Did you know the Fair Housing Act protects you from housing discrimination based upon your religion? The Act protects individuals from discrimination when they are buying, renting, seeking a mortgage, or any other housing-related activities. This includes steering individuals towards certain neighborhoods, refusing to approve a mortgage loan or imposing different conditions or terms based upon your religion. If you or some of you know beliefs they have been discriminated against, please call 1-800-669-9777 or 1-800-877-8339 to speak with a Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Intake Specialist. You can also reach out to your local jurisdictions such as Lexington County Community Development, Richland County Community Development, or the City of Columbia's Office of Community Development.