Minnesota Section 8 Rules: Public Assistance Status Is Protected
Minnesota bars refusing renters over public assistance status, rental assistance included. MPHA, the Bring It Home state voucher and federal rules.
Michigan Section 8 Rules: Five-Unit Landlords Can’t Refuse Vouchers
Michigan bars landlords with five or more units from source-of-income bias, vouchers included. Detroit and Grand Rapids commissions and federal rules.
Massachusetts Section 8 Rules: Voucher and Program Rules Protected
Massachusetts bars refusing renters for housing subsidies or program requirements like inspections. BHA, MRVP, waiting lists and federal voucher rules.
Maryland Section 8 Rules: Vouchers Protected as Source of Income
Maryland bans refusing renters over source of income, vouchers included, with a small owner-occupied exception. DHCD, HOC and federal voucher rules.
Maine Section 8 Rules: Landlords Can’t Refuse Housing Subsidies
Maine’s Human Rights Act bars refusing renters primarily because they get housing subsidies. MaineHousing, the centralized list and federal voucher rules.
Louisiana Section 8 Rules: No State Ban on Refusing Vouchers
Louisiana law does not protect source of income, so landlords can refuse vouchers. HANO, EBRPHA, waiting lists and the federal rules that still apply.
Kentucky Section 8 Rules: KRS 65.874 Blocks Local Voucher Laws
Kentucky’s KRS 65.874 bars local rules protecting voucher holders. How KHC and Louisville Metro run Section 8, list status, and what you’ll pay.
Kansas Section 8 Rules: SB 391 Voids Local Voucher Protections
Kansas SB 391 voids local rules requiring landlords to take vouchers. What still protects you, how Wichita and KCK lists work, and what you’ll pay.
Iowa Section 8 Rules: State Law Voided Local Voucher Protections
Iowa voided city and county voucher protections on Jan. 1, 2023. What landlords can refuse, how DMMHA’s list works and what you’ll pay with a voucher.
Indiana Section 8 Rules: State Bans Local Voucher Mandates
Indiana law (IC 36-1-3-8.5) blocks local voucher mandates. How IHCDA and the Indianapolis Housing Agency run Section 8 and how to get on a list.