Welcome to the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission
Every South Carolinian deserves to be treated with fairness and dignity — in the workplace, in housing, and in public life. That's what we're here to protect.
The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (SCHAC) was established by the General Assembly in 1972 to eliminate unlawful discrimination and foster mutual understanding and respect across our state. We enforce the South Carolina Human Affairs Law, the South Carolina Fair Housing Law, and the Equal Enjoyment of Public Accommodations Law—giving residents a free, accessible path to justice when their rights are violated.
Our work is grounded in the principles of landmark federal civil rights protections, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Under South Carolina law, discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, familial status, or disability is unlawful—and SCHAC is here to enforce that commitment.