The Fair Housing Council of South Texas is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to promoting equitable housing opportunities and advocating for open, accessible, and inclusive communities across South Texas. In addition, the Fair Housing Council of South Texas engages in efforts to address discriminatory housing practices in the areas of rental housing, real estate sales, mortgage lending, homeowners’ insurance, home appraisals, zoning, land use, etc.

Founded in September 1996, the Fair Housing Council of South Texas promotes fair housing through free services offered to housing consumers which include complaint investigation, testing, housing counseling, advocacy, mediation efforts, enforcement actions, outreach activities, and educational trainings.