Nebraska law does not require landlords to accept Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). Omaha has not enacted a source-of-income discrimination ordinance, so refusing voucher tenants remains lawful unless tied to a protected class.
The federal Fair Housing Act bars discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability, but does not include source of income. Without a Nebraska state law or Omaha city ordinance adding source-of-income protection, landlords may decline to participate in the Housing Authority of the City of Omaha (OHA) voucher program. Voucher holders sometimes face longer search times as a result. OHA continues to administer roughly 3,300 vouchers, with concentration in zip codes where landlords voluntarily participate.
While voucher refusal alone is lawful, refusal combined with statements about race, family size, or disability can constitute federal Fair Housing Act discrimination, exposing landlords to HUD complaints.
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