Oak Park was one of the first municipalities in the country to adopt and enforce its own Fair Housing Ordinance. Chapter 13 of the Village Code protects the rights of individuals within the protected classes of race, sex, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, source of income, housing status, military discharge status or order of protection status in the purchasing, leasing, securing a loan, renting or occupying housing or other real estate.

Any person otherwise qualified who is denied or discriminated against in these processes should contact the Community Relations Department for more information, conciliation or to file a formal, written complaint.

In addition to filing a complaint with the Community Relations Department, individuals also may file a written, formal complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights.