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Discrimination Assistance | Ohio Civil Rights Commission

7162 Reading Road, Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Eligibility
  • Any person who feels that they are a victim of discrimination may file a formal complaint with the OCRC
  • A person may also file on the basis of retaliation if they believe that they have been retaliated against for exercising their right to file a complaint, for participating in an investigation, or for complaining about discrimination
  • Complaints must be filed within six months from the date of harm for public accommodation, credit, or disability in higher education charges, one year for housing charges, and two years for employment charges
Required documents
Additional documents requested as needed,None
Hours
By appointment.
Application process

Complaints may be filed:

  • online
  • By mail: printable complaint forms are available online and must be notarized prior to submission
  • In person: contact a regional office by phone to schedule an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Warren County, Ohio Clermont County, Ohio Hamilton County, Ohio Butler County, Ohio Adams County, Ohio Brown County, Ohio Clinton County, Ohio

Accepts, investigates, and rules upon complaints alleging unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, disability in higher education, and financial transactions (credit) based on race, color, sex, disability, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, familial status (housing only), military status, marital status (credit only), and retaliation.

Last assured
11/15/2024
Providing organization
Ohio Civil Rights Commission

State-designated body responsible for enforcing Ohio's laws against discrimination.