What is the typical deadline to file a HUD discrimination complaint?

• A. Usually within three years of the alleged violation.
• B. Usually within one year of the alleged violation.
• C. There is no deadline.
• D. Within six months.

Answer: (B)

Filing a HUD discrimination complaint is governed by a one-year deadline. After the alleged discriminatory act, you generally must submit the complaint to HUD within one year so the agency can promptly investigate and attempt resolution. This timeframe helps keep evidence fresh and supports timely action by the agency.

If you choose to bring a private lawsuit in federal court instead of pursuing the HUD process, the deadline is different (typically two years for FHA claims in court). But for the HUD administrative complaint itself, the standard window is one year. The other options do not fit the HUD process, and there is indeed a defined deadline.