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CONSTITUTIONAL/CIVIL RIGHTS SERVICES | IOWA OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Statewide agency that receives complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, mental or physical disability, familial status (in housing and credit), marital status (in credit), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or sex. The Commission has jurisdiction in the areas of employment, education, housing, public accommodations and credit. The Commission does not provide legal representation.

Provides training and education in civil rights and anti-discrimination laws to individuals and stakeholder organizations.

Physical Address

6200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Fax

(515) 242-5840

Voice

(515) 242-5556

Alternate | housing complaints

Voice

(800) 457-4416

Toll-Free | only works for long distance within iowa

Application process

Call for information or visit website

Fee

None

Required documents

Call for details or visit website

Eligibility

Open to all individuals

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

IOWA OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

Received complaints of civil rights violations.