Rental Property Rules in Suffolk County, NY (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Suffolk County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Source-of-Income Discrimination
Suffolk County law makes it illegal for landlords, sellers, and agents to refuse housing, land, or commercial space based on a renter's lawful source of income, including Section 8 vouchers.
Suffolk County Bans Source-of-Income Housing Bias
Significant RestrictionsSuffolk County Code § 528-9
It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice: To refuse to sell, rent, lease or otherwise deny to or withhold from any individual or group of individuals any housing accommodation, constructed or to be constructed, land or commercial space, or an interest therein... to any individual or group of individuals, because of the group identity, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violen...
Section 8 Voucher Acceptance
Suffolk County's Human Rights Law bars landlords, sellers and lenders from refusing housing or setting worse terms because a tenant's rent is paid through a housing voucher or other lawful source of income.
Suffolk County Bans Section 8 Voucher Discrimination
Significant RestrictionsSuffolk County Code § 528-9
It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice: (1) To refuse to sell, rent, lease or otherwise deny to or withhold from any individual or group of individuals any housing accommodation... because of the group identity, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or lawful source of income of such individual or individuals...
Rental Property Rules by City in Suffolk County
3 cities in Suffolk County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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