HUD Complaint Deadline Calculator

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HUD Complaint Deadline Calculator

Determine whether your HUD Fair Housing Act complaint is still within the 1-year filing deadline and calculate the exact last day to file.

Date of Alleged Discriminatory Act

Enter the date the discriminatory act occurred (or the last date of a continuing violation).

Today's Date

Defaults to today. Adjust if calculating for a past or future reference date.

Continuing Violation?

No – Single discrete act Yes – Ongoing/continuing violation

A continuing violation extends the deadline to the last date of the discriminatory conduct.

Last Date of Continuing Violation

Enter the most recent date the discriminatory conduct occurred.

Calculate Deadline

(function() { // Show/hide continuing violation date field document.getElementById('hud-continuing').addEventListener('change', function() { var group = document.getElementById('hud-last-act-group'); group.style.display = (this.value === 'yes') ? 'block' : 'none'; });

// Set default today date var todayISO = new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]; document.getElementById('hud-today-date').value = todayISO;

window.hudCalc = function() { var resultDiv = document.getElementById('hud-result'); resultDiv.style.display = 'block'; resultDiv.className = 'calc-result';

// --- Gather inputs --- var incidentVal = document.getElementById('hud-incident-date').value; var todayVal = document.getElementById('hud-today-date').value; var continuing = document.getElementById('hud-continuing').value; var lastActVal = document.getElementById('hud-last-act-date').value;

// --- Validation --- if (!incidentVal) { resultDiv.innerHTML = '⚠ Please enter the date of the alleged discriminatory act.'; return; } if (!todayVal) { resultDiv.innerHTML = '⚠ Please enter today's date.'; return; } if (continuing === 'yes' && !lastActVal) { resultDiv.innerHTML = '⚠ Please enter the last date of the continuing violation.'; return; }

var incidentDate = new Date(incidentVal + 'T00:00:00'); var todayDate = new Date(todayVal + 'T00:00:00');

if (isNaN(incidentDate.getTime())) { resultDiv.innerHTML = '⚠ Invalid incident date.'; return; } if (isNaN(todayDate.getTime())) { resultDiv.innerHTML = '⚠ Invalid reference date.'; return; } if (incidentDate > todayDate) { resultDiv.innerHTML = '⚠ The incident date cannot be in the future relative to today's date.'; return; }

// Determine the trigger date (start of the 1-year window) var triggerDate = incidentDate; if (continuing === 'yes') { var lastActDate = new Date(lastActVal + 'T00:00:00'); if (isNaN(lastActDate.getTime())) { resultDiv.innerHTML = '⚠ Invalid last act date.'; return; } if (lastActDate ⚠ The last date of continuing violation cannot be before the initial incident date.'; return; } if (lastActDate > todayDate) { resultDiv.innerHTML = '⚠ The last act date cannot be in the future relative to today's date.'; return; } triggerDate = lastActDate; }

// --- Core Formula --- // Deadline = triggerDate + 365 days (1 calendar year) // 42 U.S.C. § 3610(a)(1)(A)(i): complaint must be filed within one year // after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or terminated. // HUD uses 365 days (not anniversary month/day) for strict calculation. var deadlineDate = new Date(triggerDate.getTime()); deadlineDate.setFullYear(deadlineDate.getFullYear() + 1); // If the anniversary falls on a weekend or federal holiday, HUD accepts // the next business day, but we flag the exact anniversary here.

// Days remaining / elapsed var msPerDay = 1000 * 60 * 60 * 24; var daysElapsed = Math.floor((todayDate - triggerDate) / msPerDay); var daysRemaining = Math.floor((deadlineDate - todayDate) / msPerDay); var totalWindow = Math.floor((deadlineDate - triggerDate) / msPerDay); var percentUsed = Math.min(100, Math.max(0, (daysElapsed / totalWindow * 100))).toFixed(1);

var isExpired = todayDate > deadlineDate; var isToday = daysRemaining === 0;

// Format dates for display function fmtDate(d) { return d.toLocaleDateString('en-US', { year:'numeric', month:'long', day:'numeric', weekday:'long' }); }

// --- Build output --- var statusIcon, statusClass, statusMsg; if (isExpired) { statusIcon = '❌'; statusClass = 'calc-error'; statusMsg = 'DEADLINE EXPIRED — The 1-year filing window has closed.'; } else if (isToday) { statusIcon = '⚠'; statusClass = 'calc-warning'; statusMsg = 'DEADLINE IS TODAY — You must file immediately.'; } else if (daysRemaining ' + statusIcon + ' ' + statusMsg + '';

html += '' + '' + triggerLabel + '' + fmtDate(triggerDate) + '' + 'Filing Deadline (Last Day)' + fmtDate(deadlineDate) + '' + 'Reference Date (Today)' + fmtDate(todayDate) + '' + 'Days Elapsed Since Trigger' + daysElapsed.toLocaleString() + ' day' + (daysElapsed !== 1 ? 's' : '') + '';

if (!isExpired) { html += 'Days Remaining to File' + daysRemaining.toLocaleString() + ' day' + (daysRemaining !== 1 ? 's' : '') + ''; } else { var daysOver = Math.abs(daysRemaining); html += 'Days Past Deadline' + daysOver.toLocaleString() + ' day' + (daysOver !== 1 ? 's' : '') + ' overdue'; }

html += 'Filing Window Used' + percentUsed + '% of 365-day window' + '';

// Progress bar html += '' + '' + '' + '' + '' + percentUsed + '% of the 365-day window has elapsed.' + '';

// Guidance html += '' + 'How to File: Submit your complaint online at HUD's Online Complaint Portal, ' + 'by calling 1-800-669-9777, or by mailing a written complaint to your regional HUD Fair Housing office. ' + 'Filing with a FHAP (Fair Housing Assistance Program) agency may also toll or satisfy the HUD deadline.' + '';

resultDiv.innerHTML = html; }; })();

#### Formula

Filing Deadline = Trigger Date + 365 Days (1 Calendar Year)

Single Act: Deadline = Date of Discriminatory Act + 1 Year
Continuing Violation: Deadline = Last Date of Ongoing Discriminatory Conduct + 1 Year
Days Remaining = Deadline Date − Today's Date
% Window Used = (Days Elapsed ÷ 365) × 100

The calculator uses exact calendar-year addition (anniversary date). If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, HUD generally accepts the next business day, but complainants should not rely on this extension.

#### Assumptions & References

Statutory Authority: Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3610(a)(1)(A)(i) — complaints must be filed within one year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or terminated.
Continuing Violations: Under HUD regulations (24 C.F.R. § 103.20) and case law, the limitations period for a continuing violation runs from the last act of discrimination, not the first.
Tolling: The 1-year period may be tolled (paused) in limited circumstances, including fraudulent concealment, mental incapacity, or minority status of the complainant. This calculator does not account for tolling.
FHAP Agencies: Filing with a HUD-certified Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) state or local agency may satisfy the federal deadline. Verify with your local agency.
Private Lawsuit: A private civil action under 42 U.S.C. § 3613 has a separate 2-year statute of limitations and is not calculated here.
No Legal Advice: This tool provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
Reference: HUD Fair Housing: hud.gov/fairhousing

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