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Human Rights Commission

Rooted in community, the Human Rights Commission works in service of the City’s anti-discrimination laws by protecting civil rights, upholding dignity, and advancing equitable outcomes in San Francisco.

A statement of solidarity from the Human Rights Commission

HRC stands with immigrant communitiesLink here to full statement

PAST CALENDAR

Meeting
Cancelled
CANCELLED Human Rights Commission Meeting - June 12, 2025, 5:00pm
Meeting
Human Rights Commission Meeting - May 22, 2025, 5:00pm

A statement from the Human Rights Commission

HRC statement regarding funding and support of community nonprofits.Link here to full statement

Resources

Request HRC Public Records
Make a request for public records from the San Francisco Human Rights Commission via this link. You may also contact HRC.PublicRecords@sfgov.org.
Grant funding opportunities with the Human Rights Commission
Grant funding opportunities with the Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission - Statement of Incompatible Activities
HRC's Statement of Incompatible Activities, detailing types of activities not allowed for Department staff.
Sign up for HRC e-newsletter
Keep connected with departmental news and updates via HRC's regular e-newsletter
Get help for discrimination at work
Learn what to do if you experience harassment or discrimination at work.
Get help for discrimination in housing
Housing discrimination is illegal in San Francisco. Learn what to do if you experience harassment or discrimination in your home or when applying for housing.
Know your right to access public places
There are laws to protect you from discrimination by business establishments and other places open to the public. Learn about your rights and what to do if you experience discrimination.
Affordable housing protections for people with criminal history
San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance protects residents with arrest or conviction history in affordable housing decisions.
Legal resources for housing discrimination
Get legal information, advice, or representation.
Fair housing advocacy organizations
Get help with housing discrimination and reasonable accommodations for disability.
Get money to pay rent
These organizations offer rental assistance.

About

The Human Rights Commission serves the community by:

  • Investigating and mediating complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, and access to public spaces
  • Providing restorative justice and mediation for community disputes
  • Managing other initiatives as directed by the Mayor and Board of Supervisors

You can follow our LinkedIn page here, check out our other social media sites via links below, view our SFGovTV YouTube playlist here, or click the 'Learn more about us' button below.

To request HRC public records, please follow this link.

To review HRC's Accessibility Statement, please follow this link.

To sign up for HRC's e-newsletter, please follow this link.

Learn more about us

Contact information

Address

25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94102

Email

Civil Rights Division Requests and Inquiries

HRC.Info@sfgov.org

Media Requests and Inquiries

HRC.Press@sfgov.org

Public Records Requests

HRC.PublicRecords@sfgov.org

Commission Secretary and Commission Inquiries

HRC.Commission@sfgov.org

General Inquiries

HRC.Info@sfgov.org

Social media

Request public records

Submit requests for the Human Rights Commission.

Archived website

See previous website archived on .