What We Do
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) works to advance civil rights and end barriers to equity. We enforce laws against illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and contracting within Seattle city limits.
Resources for...
Washington 2-1-1
Find help in Washington for housing, employment, healthcare, and more.
Utility Discount Program
Apply to get a discount on your utility bills.
CLEAR
Toll-free legal hotline for people with low incomes.
Enforcement Categories
Find out if your issue is covered by discrimination laws in Seattle.
Who is Protected
Find out if you are protected by discrimination laws in Seattle.
Tenants' Rights
Understand your rights as a tenant in Seattle.
Affordable Housing
Find rental housing and assistance in Seattle.
Eviction Assistance
Receive help with your eviction.
Housing Discrimination
Learn about your fair housing rights in Seattle.
First-in-Time
Understand what happens if you applied for housing first in Seattle.
Landlord Responsibilities
Understand the rules to rent property in Seattle.
Rental Registration
Find out more about the requirement to register your rental unit in Seattle.
Managing the Rental Relationship
Guide to keeping a healthy relationship with tenants
Respond to a Complaint
Learn what to do if you received a complaint from our office.
Housing Discrimination
Learn about your fair housing obligations in Seattle.
Small Business Programs
Learn about small business programs in Seattle.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Explore membership tools to grow your business.
Small Business Resource Center
Find answers to common questions about discrimination laws.
Respond to a Complaint
Learn what to do if you received a complaint from our office.
Discrimination Laws
Understand how you can comply with discrimination laws in Seattle.
