The City of Hemet provides fair housing services to it residents through an on-going partnership with the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB). Funded by the City of Hemet, the IFHMB provides the following services to the Hemet residents.

Housing Discrimination Investigation
It is illegal to discriminate base on race, color, religion, national origin, se, marital status, the number/presence of children, age, or physical handicap. IFHMB investigates discrimination complaints and works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) in fighting discrimination in housing.

Landlord/Tenant Rights and Dispute Resolution
Mediation is often a useful tool to promote the resolution of landlord/tenant disagreements and avoid needless litigation. The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) provides information on landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities under the California Civil Code, and also provides mediation services including small claims and unlawful detainer lawsuit mediation to Hemet residents.

If you feel that a landlord or property manager has denied you housing based on color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, the number/presence of children, age, or physical handicap, you can file a complaint with the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board. To file a fair housing complaint, or to receive additional information about the services provided by the IFHMB, please call (951) 984-2254 or (800) 321-0911, or visit the IFHMB website.