Resources
HousingEveryone, regardless of gender identity or expression, deserves a safe place to live.
In addition to federal housing protections, there are many state and local laws that protect transgender people from discrimination and harassment in living situations. At Transgender Law Center, we regularly provide information about relevant housing laws and policies and fight for protections.
Tlc Resources
Model Policy and Legal Guide for Homeless Shelters and Housing Programs
Tools for Addressing Anti-Trans Discrimination
Other Resources
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Equal Access Rule (2012)
This 2012 rule prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in all housing programs.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Equal Access Rule (2016)
This rule revises and expands the 2012 regulation to address access to safe emergency shelters and temporary housing.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) discrimination complaint form
This link connects you with HUD’s contact information and a complaint form if you have experienced discrimination.
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In The News
Transgender Law Center Announces Digital Initiative to Amplify Fundraisers Through Calls For Mutual Aid
In the midst of rampant attacks on transgender community members’ livelihoods and access to healthcare, Transgender Law Center is announcing the launch of a digital initiative: FundMe Fridays.
Transgender Law Center and If/When/How’s Repro Defense Fund Announce the Trans Health Legal Fund
In the face of widespread attacks on transgender people’s bodily autonomy, Transgender Law Center and If/When/How’s Repro Legal Defense Fund are coming together to launch the Trans Health Legal Fund.
Mickaela Bradford and Mariah Moore Named New Co-Director of Policy and Programs at Transgender Law Center
Today Transgender Law Center is proud to celebrate the continued leadership of Mickaela Bradford (they/she) and Mariah Moore (she/her) as our Co-Directors of Policy and Programs. Moore and Bradford have over 20 years of organizing, advocacy, and leadership experience in LGBTQ and youth-led movements. They both previously served as TLC’s Co-Deputy Directors of Policy and Programs.
