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HUD tracks the number and type of Fair Housing complaints filed. In 2017 there were 8,186 complaints filed based on federal protected classes and alleging retaliation. The largest percentage were claims of discrimination based on disability. These include cases regarding requests for service animals and accommodation requests.
| Protected Class | # of Complaints | % of Complaints |
| Disability | 4,865 | 59.4% |
| Race | 2,132 | 26.0% |
| Familial Status | 871 | 10.6% |
| Retaliation | 834 | 10.2% |
| National Origin | 826 | 10.1% |
| Sex | 800 | 9.8% |
| Religion | 232 | 2.8% |
| Color | 192 | 2.3% |
These do not include complaints filed at the state or local level, where there are more protected classes.
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