The Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026 seeks to provide crucial housing protections for individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or severe forms of trafficking in persons. It achieves this by amending the Fair Housing Act to establish these survivors as a new protected class, making it illegal to discriminate against them in various housing-related activities. This includes prohibiting discrimination in the sale or rental of housing, in advertising, in the provision of brokerage services, and in real estate financing. The legislation defines "domestic violence," "sexual assault," and "severe forms of trafficking in persons" by referencing existing federal statutes and explicitly includes threatened acts within these definitions. Furthermore, the bill explicitly permits federal, state, and local governments, along with other organizations, to establish assistance or preference programs specifically designed to help survivors secure and maintain safe housing. It also amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to prevent intimidation or coercion against survivors in fair housing cases, ensuring their ability to seek and maintain housing without fear. These new protections are intended to supplement, not limit, survivors' ability to pursue other discrimination claims under the Fair Housing Act, such as those related to gender stereotypes or policies disproportionately affecting women. The bill's findings highlight the severe challenges survivors face in obtaining safe and affordable housing, often leading to homelessness, further victimization, and significant economic costs.