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Human Rights Commission

The San Francisco Human Rights Commission works in service of the City’s anti-discrimination laws to further racial solidarity, equity, and healing.

Civil Rights Division
Investigating and mediating discrimination complaints in housing, employment, and access to public places.
Dream Keeper Initiative
Improving outcomes for Black youth and families in San Francisco, through targeted investments in historically marginalized communities.
Office of Racial Equity
Transforming systems and advocating for policies to support the liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in San Francisco.

Services

Resources

Request SFHRC Public Records
Make a request for public records from the San Francisco Human Rights Commission via this link. You may also contact HRC.PublicRecords@sfgov.org.
Grant funding opportunities with the Human Rights Commission
Grant funding and RFP/RFQ opportunities with the Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission - Statement of Incompatible Activities
HRC's Statement of Incompatible Activities, detailing types of activities not allowed for Department staff.
Funding and resources to support the Black community
Information about the Dream Keeper Initiative.
Free Minds Interest Form
Register your interest to receive free mental health services provided to all Black residents of San Francisco
Help for survivors of sexual harassment or assault
Contact the SHARP team to file a complaint or for help with resources that provide services to survivors.
Affordable housing protections for people with criminal history
San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance protects residents with arrest or conviction history in affordable housing decisions.
Get help for discrimination at work
Learn what to do if you experience harassment or discrimination at work.
Get help for discrimination in housing
Housing discrimination is illegal in San Francisco. Learn what to do if you experience harassment or discrimination in your home or when applying for housing.
Legal resources for housing discrimination
Get legal information, advice, or representation.
Fair housing advocacy organizations
Get help with housing discrimination and reasonable accommodations for disability.
Know your right to access public places
There are laws to protect you from discrimination by business establishments and other places open to the public. Learn about your rights and what to do if you experience discrimination.
Get money to pay rent
These organizations offer rental assistance.
Find a place to stay
Shelter and services for people and families experiencing homelessness.

About

The Human Rights Commission serves the community by:

  • Investigating and mediating complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, and access to public spaces
  • Providing restorative justice and mediation for community disputes
  • Managing other initiatives as directed by the Mayor and Board of Supervisors

You can follow our LinkedIn page here, check out our other social media sites via links to the right, view our SFGovTV YouTube playlist here, or click the 'Learn more about us' button below.

To request SFHRC public records, please follow this link.

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Contact information

Address
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Phone
415-252-2500
Email

Civil Rights Division Requests and Inquiries

HRC.Info@sfgov.org

Media Requests and Inquiries

HRC.Press@sfgov.org

Public Records Requests

HRC.PublicRecords@sfgov.org

Commission Secretary and Commission Inquiries

HRC.Commission@sfgov.org

General Inquiries

HRC.Info@sfgov.org
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Request public records

Submit requests for the Human Rights Commission.

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