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Wyoming Section 8 Rules: Landlords May Decline Vouchers
Wyoming's Fair Housing Act doesn't cover source of income. How Cheyenne Housing Authority's lists work, its 2027 reporting rule, and how rent is figured.
Wisconsin Section 8 Rules: Lawful Source of Income Is Protected
Wisconsin's open housing law protects lawful source of income, and cities may go further. What that means for vouchers, Dane County's list, and complaints.
West Virginia Section 8 Rules: No Source-of-Income Protection
West Virginia law lets landlords refuse vouchers. The Fair Housing Act's new home in Chapter 16B, CKHA's paper-only waitlist, and what to bring.
Washington DC Section 8 Rules: No Credit Screens for Vouchers
DC law treats Section 8 as protected income and bars credit-score and income-level screens for subsidized renters. DCHA's list is closed; LRSP explained.
Washington Section 8 Rules: Refusals Can Cost 4.5x Monthly Rent
RCW 59.18.255 bans source-of-income refusals statewide, changes income screening for voucher holders, and lets tenants sue for up to 4.5x the rent.
Virginia Section 8 Rules: Source-of-Funds Law and the 15-Day Clock
Virginia bans source-of-funds bias, but owners of 4 or fewer units are exempt and a landlord may move on after 15 days without approval.…
Vermont Section 8 Rules: Landlords Can’t Refuse Public Assistance
Vermont bars refusing tenants who get housing assistance, with a 3-unit owner-occupied exemption. VSHA and Burlington waitlists and landlord incentives.
Utah Section 8 Rules: Source of Income Is a Protected Class
Utah's Fair Housing Act bars refusing a tenant over rental assistance. Exemptions, the 180-day complaint window, and Salt Lake County's closed lists.
Texas Section 8 Rules: Cities Can’t Require Voucher Acceptance
Texas law lets most landlords refuse Section 8 and blocks city voucher ordinances. How TDHCA, Dallas and Austin waitlists work and how to apply.
Tennessee Section 8 Rules: Refusals Legal, Lists Rarely Open
Tennessee landlords may decline vouchers. How MDHA's lottery, Memphis Housing Authority and KCDC's monthly window work, plus the 180-day complaint rule.
South Dakota Section 8 Rules: No Voucher Protection, Few PHAs
South Dakota landlords may refuse vouchers, and not every county has a housing authority. How Sioux Falls' list works and what SD Housing offers.
South Carolina Section 8 Rules: No Voucher Protection, Long Waits
South Carolina law lets landlords refuse vouchers. Where SC Housing and the Charleston, Columbia and Greenville housing authorities take applications.
Rhode Island Section 8 Rules: Voucher Refusals and Questions Banned
Rhode Island bans voucher refusal and even questions about source of income, except in small owner-occupied buildings. RIHousing's central waitlist.
Pennsylvania Section 8 Rules: Philadelphia Protects Vouchers
Pennsylvania has no statewide voucher protection, but Philadelphia does. Pittsburgh's status, PHA and HACP waitlists, and how to apply.
Oregon Section 8 Rules: Landlords Can’t Refuse Vouchers Statewide
ORS 659A.421 makes voucher refusal illegal in Oregon and requires landlords to count your subsidy when screening income. Waitlists and how to apply.
Oklahoma Section 8 Rules: OHFA’s Statewide List, Voucher Refusals
Oklahoma landlords may refuse vouchers. How OHFA, Oklahoma City and Tulsa waiting lists work, and what 25 O.S. § 1452 says about income sources.
Ohio Section 8 Rules: No Statewide Voucher Ban, Columbus Has One
Ohio law lets most landlords refuse vouchers, but Columbus bans it. How Cuyahoga, Columbus and Cincinnati housing authorities run their waiting lists.
North Dakota Section 8 Rules: Public Assistance Status Is Protected
North Dakota law bars refusing renters over public assistance status, which covers rental subsidies. Exemptions, Fargo vouchers, and how to apply.
North Carolina Section 8 Rules: State Law Blocks Local Voucher Bans
North Carolina landlords may refuse Section 8, and G.S. 42-14.1 bars cities from requiring vouchers. Housing authorities, exceptions, how to apply.
New York Section 8 Rules: Voucher Refusals Are Illegal Statewide
New York bans source-of-income discrimination under Exec. Law 296. NYCHA, HCR county lists, NYC enforcement, and how to apply for a voucher.
New Mexico Section 8 Rules: Albuquerque Protects Vouchers, State Doesn’t
No statewide New Mexico ban on refusing Section 8, but Albuquerque and Las Cruces protect source of income. Agencies, rules, and how to apply.