Human Rights Investigation
The City of Saint Paul Human Rights Ordinance Chapter 183 prohibits discrimination in the areas of employment, education, real property (housing), public accommodations, public services, business, credit, and reprisal (retaliation) based on these protected classes: race, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, religion, creed, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, and status with regard to public assistance. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, contact us at one of the options below.
How to Submit a Human Rights Discrimination Complaint
Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination can contact the Human Rights Investigative Team to discuss their complaint. An investigator will review the information you submit to determine if your complaint can be investigated by the Human Rights Investigative Team. Please note: Per the City’s Human Rights Ordinance, to open an investigation, any alleged acts of discrimination must have occurred within the last year.
A formal complaint is considered filed when you sign and submit a charge form drafted by a HREEO investigator. For further information or questions about filing a complaint, please review our Complaint Investigation Process.
Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and language assistance are available upon request.
There are several ways to submit a Human Rights Discrimination Complaint:
Online
Individuals can fill out the online complaint form. If you have supplemental documentation, please email hrightscomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us. If you have not been contacted within one week regarding your submission, please do not hesitate to contact the Human Rights Investigative Team at 651-266-8966 or via email at hrightscomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
The form is available in English and Spanish.
Email or Mail the Complaint Form
Individuals can complete the Complaint form linked below and submit the completed form to the Human Rights Investigative Team over email to: hrightscomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
Or Mail to:
St. Paul City Hall
HREEO-Human Rights
15 W Kellogg Blvd.
Office 280
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Link to word doc fillable complaint Forms in:
Call the Human Rights Investigative Team
Individuals can call the Human Rights Investigative team at 651-266-8966. HREEO is open for calls Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If no one is available to answer the phone, please leave a message with your name, phone number, a good time to reach you, and a brief description of the reason for your call.
In-Person
Individuals can receive in-person assistance from a Human Rights Investigator at the HREEO office in Saint Paul City Hall.
St. Paul City Hall
Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO)
15 W Kellogg Blvd.
Office 280
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Call us at 651-266-8966 to schedule an appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
