Fair Housing: Arizona
This page is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and should not be construed as, legal advice. This page is not intended to provide a mandatory standard of care for the industry. Please consult with local counsel before taking any action based off of the information provided.
On these pages, you will find information about 1) the protected classes in each state’s fair housing law, 2) protected classes in the cities and counties in the state’s three largest city or metropolitan areas, and 3) protected class information in additional jurisdictions of interest to NAA members. We highlight source of income protections, where applicable, that could substantially impact industry operations. Please see the footnotes. NAA also has resources on the federal fair housing protections that apply nationwide.
We are currently in the process of optimizing NAA’s Fair Housing Protected Class Resources. If you do not see a jurisdiction of interest, please reach out to the NAA Government Affairs Team at [email protected].
Information on this page is current as of September 2022.
Arizona Protected Classes
(State of Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 41-1491.14 and 41-1491.19)
- Race
- Color
- National Origin
- Sex
- Religion
- Familial Status
- Disability
This section includes relevant county and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.
(Maricopa County Code)
This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes.
This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes.
This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes.
(City of Glendale Municipal Code § 34-2 & 34-3)
In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:
- Ethnicity
- Age
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender
- Gender Identity
- Veteran Status
- Marital Status
(City of Mesa Municipal Code § 6-14-2 & 6-14-3[C])
In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:
- Ethnicity
- Age
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender
- Gender identity
- Veteran Status
- Marital Status
(City of Phoenix Municipal Code § 18-11.16)
In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Gender Expression
(Scottsdale Municipal Code § 15-22 et seq.)
In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:
- Age
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
(City of Tempe Municipal Code § 22-91; § 2-603[4]; § 2-605)
In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:
- Age
- Gender
- Gender Identity
- Pregnancy
- Protected Hairstyles
- Sexual Orientation
- Veteran Status
This section includes relevant county and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.
(Pima County Code)
This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes.
City of Tucson Protected Classes
(City of Tucson Municipal Code Chapter 17 § 17-50 et seq.)
In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:
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1Source of income is defined in Tucson as any lawful source of income or support that provides funds to or on behalf of a renter or buyer of housing and is verifiable as to amount, regularity, receipt, and length of time received or to be received, including, but not limited to, wages, salaries, child support, spousal support, foster care subsidies, rental assistance, security deposit or down payment assistance, income derived from social security or disability insurance, veterans' benefits, or any other form of governmental assistance, benefit, or subsidy. Source of income includes any requirement of any such program, assistance, benefit, or subsidy.