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We believe that home appraisals should be fair and unbiased for all.

We spoke with hundreds of stakeholders to evaluate the causes, extent, and consequences of appraisal bias.

Working as a coordinated team of 13 federal agencies, we developed a transformative set of recommendations to root out racial and ethnic bias in home valuations. Read our Action Plan to President Biden to learn how we’re fighting bias in appraisals.

 

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Get Help with an Unfair Appraisal

If you believe you’ve experienced discrimination during an appraisal transaction, we’ll connect you with a fair housing specialist to help you file a discrimination complaint.

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Get informed about appraisal bias by reading coverage of families who've experienced it across America and dive into PAVE resources and media.

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We need your help to make appraisals and home valuation equitable for all. We want to hear your stories, ideas, and feedback about this website.

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