"...to institute an affirmative human rights program of positive efforts to eliminate discrimination and provide citizen recourse for discriminatory acts."
The Human Rights Division receives and investigates complaints filed by any person who believes they have been discriminated against in Fairfax County on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability in the areas of:
Retaliation
It is illegal to discriminate against someone because they have opposed illegal discrimination, filed a complaint, or assisted in an investigation. This is called retaliation, and the law protects those who oppose illegal behavior.
Learn how Retaliation is related to the areas of discrimination listed above.
2026 Fair Housing Event!
The 2026 Fair Housing Event, hosted by the Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs (OHREP) and in partnership with Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR), will take place on Thursday April 16, 2026, at the NVAR Event Center (8407 Pennell Street, Fairfax, VA). The event centered around the theme "Navigating Reasonable Accommodation & Modification Requests in Housing" and will feature a moderated panel discussion exploring practical approaches to navigating these requests in housing transactions and community settings. Lunch and networking will be provided.
Registration for this event will open soon. Please check back regularly.
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission created by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors consists of 12 county residents.
Student Human Rights Commission
The Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission is the region's first commission comprised entirely of high school students with the mission of promoting comprehensive equality, cultural awareness, and unity.
Educational Services
OHREP provides educational services regarding compliance with the Ordinance to residents, employers, employment agencies and labor organizations operating in Fairfax County. To request information about our educational services, please contact our office at (703) 324-2953.
File a Complaint
Fairfax County provides for prompt resolution of complaints by individuals alleging discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or disability in the provision of County services, activities, programs, or benefits.
The ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (commonly referred to as the ADA), protects the civil rights of persons with disabilities. The ADA mandates that all County programs and services are accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities. Notice under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) provides information to applicants, participants and other interested persons regarding their rights and protections established under the ADA. The Fairfax County Government Complaint Procedure under the American’s with Disabilities Act provides for a prompt resolution of complaints alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This procedure may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination based upon disability in the County's provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits.