Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that Rural Development (RD) programs are guided by principles of national leadership and education, expert, knowledgeable civil rights advice, sound civil rights policy, and efficient, impartial investigations, in support of our agency's overall mission to help improve the quality of life in rural America through housing, business, infrastructure, and utilities.
We provide civil rights training, technical assistance and program support to USDA staff and communities throughout America in support of this effort.
Complaint Process
RESOURCES
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on USDA’s Response to COVID-19 Workplace Safety
- USDA's Civil Rights Policy Statement
- HUD's Fair Housing Complaints Website
- Visit HUD's Website
- Contact HUD by Telephone at 1-800-669-9777
CONNECT WITH US
RD Civil Rights Office
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Room 1341-S; STOP 0703
Washington, DC 20250-0703
Toll Free: (800) 787-8821; Local: (202) 692-0252;
Fax: (844) 496-7792
Email: RA.RD.MOSTL.CivilRights@usda.gov