Our Mission
Ensure Rural Development (RD) programs are guided by principles of national leadership and education; expert, knowledgeable civil rights advice in support of the Agency’s overall mission to improve the quality of life in rural America.
Complaint Process
| I am a Multi-Family Housing resident or owner, or I am a participant in RD non-housing programs. | Visit Program Complaint Processing and Resolution Branch webpage |
| I am a RD employee, former employee, or applicant for RD employment. | Visit Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Branch webpage |
Office Information
Leadership
Dr. Sharese C. Paylor
Civil Rights Director
Dr. Sharese C. Paylor serves Rural Development as the Director of Civil Rights and has responsibility and oversight of Rural Development's nationwide civil rights programs. Before serving as the Director, Dr. Paylor served as the Program Compliance Branch Chief for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development-Civil Rights. Sharese has been committed to equal rights of all people and will continue to do so.
Contact Information
RD Civil Rights Office
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 771189
St. Louis, Missouri, 63177
Phone:
(800) 787-8821| 711 for TTY-Based Telecommunication Relay
Additional Resources
- How to File Complaint Architectural Barriers Act
- HUD's Fair Housing Complaints Website
- Visit HUD's Website
- Contact HUD by Telephone at 1-800-669-9777
Speaking Request Form for Rural Development Civil Rights Office
Download and complete the Speaking Request Form and email the form to the following Civil Rights Office contacts:
sharese.paylor@usda.gov
RA.RD.MOSTL.CivilRights@usda.gov
