Human Rights Commission (HRC)

To submit a complaint, please complete the intake form at the link below or call the Office of Human Rights at 703-228-3929 for an appointment. 

File a Complaint

Presentar una Denuncia

In the County, it is unlawful to:

• Discriminate because of race, national origin, color, marital status, sex, gender identity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial status (being pregnant or having children under age 18), or source of funds.
• Retaliate against any person who opposes discriminatory practices
• Discriminate in the sale, rental or financing of housing or commercial real estate; the provision of public accommodations; applications for or offers of credit; enrollment in private educational institutions; and employment

Human-Rights-Commission-Charter-August-27-2024.pdf(PDF, 158KB)

Meetings

• The public can participate by sharing live verbal testimony.
• The public may also submit written comments to the Commission.
• Speakers may join the meeting via Microsoft Teams (accessible through a web browser or the free app), or, via a phone line to provide their comments.

Subcommittees

• Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOAC)

Reports and Special Events

• Fair Housing Testing Reports
• James B. Hunter Awards
• Human Rights Events

Additional Resources

• LGBTQIA+ Resources in Arlington
• Arlington County Human Rights Ordinance, Chapter 31 of the Arlington County Code
• Arlington County Affirmative Action Plans and Barrier Analysis Reports
• Alexandria Human Rights Commission
• Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs
• US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission