Fair Housing
Fair Housing Practices are guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
The Centre County Planning and Community Development Office serves as a local point of contact for Fair Housing Protection in Centre County.
Persons who believe that they have been discriminated against may contact the Office at (814) 355-6791 or email CCPC After the initial contact, you will be referred to the PA Human Relations Commission for intake and investigation of the complaint. You may also contact the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission directly at (717) 787-9780 or (717) 787-7279 (TDD).
Fair Housing is your right in Pennsylvania. For more information about Fair Housing, visit the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website.
PA Human Relations Commission Fair Housing Fact Sheet (PDF)
In addition, you may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The link below provides information on how to recognize housing discrimination. You'll also find a form to complete specific to your complaint. You may file electronically or call the Hotline at 1-800-669-9777.
If you need assistance, please contact the Centre County Fair Housing Officer:
Betsy Barndt
Centre County Planning and Community Development Office
420 Holmes Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: 814-355-6791
Email Betsy Barndt
2020 Notice of Fair Housing Officer and Complaint Process for Centre County and Bellefonte Borough (PDF)
2020 Centre County Fair Housing Resolution (PDF)
2020 Bellefonte Borough Fair Housing Resolution (PDF)
VisitAbility
VisitAbility ensures that everyone has basic access to visit homes with ease. Visitable features include: one-or-no step entrance, bathroom on the first floor, wide doorways, and a clear path of travel on the main floor. (Promoting VisitAbility in Pennsylvania). For more information on visitability, download: VisitAbility Booklet (PDF)