Source of Income is a fair housing protected class in a number of states and localities, and the list is continuously growing.  Further, how Source of Income is defined varies between jurisdictions, and may or may not cover such payments as alimony, Social Security Payments, or Housing Choice Vouchers. Please see our Fair Housing Map and the below resources to better understand the current state of law as it applies to Source of Income Protections, and what the law requires of you, depending on where you live.

Fair Housing: State Map and Resources

No two jurisdictions are alike when it come to fair housing law.  NAA's Fair Housing Map and resources page provides fair housing resources, links to relevant law, and lists of protected classes at the federal, state, and local levels.

Source of Income: Conversations and Local Tracker

Source of income, the definition of the term, and attendant legislation are all discussed in a variety of different ways and to different degrees, depending on where in the country you are.  Use the Conversations and local trackers tool to see what lawmakers are saying about SOI protections on social media, how often lawmakers have this conversation by state, and which local jurisdictions across the country have the topic in an upcoming or recently pasted council agenda.

Section 8 Voucher Flowchart

A side by side comparison of the leasing process for a standard unit vs the Housing Choice Voucher Process.

Super Voucher White Paper

A white paper discussing "super vouchers" - Housing choice vouchers that are in excess of the normal dollar amount of such subsidies.