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HREEO – Shaping a Fairer Future

The HREEO department exists to serve Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice and equity through education, advocacy, and enforcement. After the City of Saint Paul completed an equal access audit in 2007 to examine the City's contracting and workforce development policies, HREEO was reimagined in its current form. Existing City resources were consolidated to expand economic opportunity and work toward a more economically inclusive Saint Paul. The following divisions make up the HREEO department:  

Submit a Complaint

The City of Saint Paul’s Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) serves Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice and equity through education, advocacy, and enforcement.  Whether you live, work, or play in the City, our laws protect you. Click the links below to submit complaints or requests for support from the HREEO team. Unsure which link to use? Call HREEO at 651-266-8966.

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HREEO Commission: Championing Equity and Accountability

The Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) Commission plays a vital role in supporting the HREEO Department and its leadership. As outlined in Chapter 183.19 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, the Commission advises the Director on departmental policies, evaluates overall performance, and conducts studies, hearings, and investigations as necessary. In cases involving housing discrimination that cannot be resolved through conciliation, the Commission also serves as the City’s Fair Housing Council.

 

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Join us at these Events!

  • Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) Meeting

    • August 06, 2025, 6:00 PM
      August 06, 2025
    • North Dale Recreation Center, 1414 St. Albans St N
      Saint Paul MN 55103
    Composed of Saint Paul residents, the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) is the civilian oversight group for the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD). The PCIARC reviews invest...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity
  • Recurring Event

    Mayor's Advisory Committee- People with Disabilities (MACPD) Meeting

    • August 19, 2025, 5:30 PM -
      August 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
    • Rondo Community Library- 461 Dale St N
      Saint Paul MN 55103
    The Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities advises and makes recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments regarding opportunities, problems, and issues facing peop...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity
  • Recurring Event

    Advisory Committee on Aging (ACOA) Meeting

    • August 20, 2025, 9:00 AM -
      August 20, 2025, 10:30 AM
    • Frogtown Community Center
      Saint Paul MN 55103
    The Advisory Committee on Aging (ACOA) consists of residents and community partners who advocate for and provide policy guidance to the City of Saint Paul on aging and older adults, promoting dignity ...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity
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Know Your Rights: Community Outreach Presentations & Events

Whether you live, work, or play in Saint Paul, our ordinances hold protections for you. Connect with us to arrange a Know Your Rights (KYR) presentation in person or virtually. Staff will inform you about the Saint Paul ordinances that HREEO enforces and will answer your questions about the City’s:

  • Human Rights -- Discrimination is illegal in Saint Paul
  • Wage Theft, Minimum Wage, and Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST) ordinances
  • Civilian review of police misconduct
  • Resources for greater language access and better access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • CERT program that certifies small and local businesses

HREEO also attends community events to share information with community members. Please let us know about your upcoming event to help HREEO spread the word!

Reach out to us at Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov or 651-266-8966. We look forward to working with you! 

Community Resources

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HREEO & MMLA

HREEO and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) launched a 12-month partnership to engage Saint Paul renters with disabilities through education and outreach. Saint Paul renters will learn about Housing rights and protections and to learn how to access City resources to Fair Housing. For more information, contact Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid directly at mndlc@mylegalaid.org or HREEO at Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov or 651-266-8966
 

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HREEO & GESCC

HREEO and the Greater East Side Community Council (GESCC) also launched a 9-month partnership to engage Saint Paul renters living on the east side of the City through outreach and educational workshops. Saint Paul renters will  learn about their Fair Housing rights and protections and to learn how to access City resources to Fair Housing. For more information, contact  the Great East Side Community Council at GreaterEastSideD2@gmail.com or HREEO at Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov or 651-266-8966. 
 

Last Edited: July 29, 2025