How to File a Program Complaint

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers.  If you believe you experienced discrimination when obtaining services from USDA, participating in a USDA program, or participating in a program that receives financial assistance from USDA, you may file a compliant with USDA. Information about how to file a discrimination complaint is available from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights.

Spanish Website:

USDA prohíbe la discriminación contra sus clientes.  Si cree que ha sido discriminado la obtener servicios del USDA o al participar en un programa del USDA o un programa que recibe asistencia financirea Federal del USDA, usted puede presentar una queja (querella) al USDA. La Oficina del Secretario Adjunto de Derechos Civiles le ofrece infomación sobre como radicar una queja de discriminación.]

To file a complaint of discrimination, complete, sign and mail a program discrimination complaint form, (available at any USDA office location or online at www.ascr.usda.gov), to:

United States Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20250-9410

or call toll free at (866) 632-9992 (voice) to obtain additional information, the appropriate office or to request documents.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information  (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).