In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards prohibiting discrimination against rental housing applicants based on their source(s) of income. This movement aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their income type, have equal access to housing opportunities. These protections are especially crucial for those relying on government assistance or other non- traditional forms of income. Source of income protections prohibit housing providers from denying housing or otherwise discriminating against applicants or tenants based on the type of income they receive. This generally comes into play for applicants and tenants who utilize a Section 8/Housing Choice voucher to pay their monthly rent. It would also apply to other forms of income, such as child support, alimony, disability benefits, etc. SOURCE OF INCOME PROTECTION: CAN YOU DENY A SECTION 8 APPLICANT?
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