Which statement about Section 8 voucher holders is correct under the FHA?

Which statement about Section 8 voucher holders is correct under the FHA?

• A. Refusing to rent to a Section 8 voucher holder solely because they use a voucher is allowed.
• B. The FHA prohibits discrimination against voucher holders in any housing transaction.
• C. Voucher holders must be given priority over others.
• D. A landlord may require a voucher holder to meet stricter income requirements.

Answer: (B)

Discrimination based on source of income in housing, such as Section 8 vouchers, is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act. The FHA protects people from being treated differently in a housing transaction because they use government assistance to pay rent. So, a landlord cannot refuse to rent, refuse to negotiate, or impose stricter terms solely because an applicant has a Section 8 voucher. When screening, landlords may use neutral, objective criteria that apply to all applicants, but voucher status cannot be used as a reason to deny housing. The idea behind this rule is to ensure equal access to housing regardless of how the tenant intends to pay, including government-subsidized options.

Discrimination based on source of income in housing, such as Section 8 vouchers, is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act. The FHA protects people from being treated differently in a housing transaction because they use government assistance to pay rent. So, a landlord cannot refuse to rent, refuse to negotiate, or impose stricter terms solely because an applicant has a Section 8 voucher. When screening, landlords may use neutral, objective criteria that apply to all applicants, but voucher status cannot be used as a reason to deny housing. The idea behind this rule is to ensure equal access to housing regardless of how the tenant intends to pay, including government-subsidized options.