Tucson's source-of-income ordinance treats Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers as protected income. The City of Tucson Housing and Community Development administers the local voucher program, and landlords cannot categorically refuse voucher tenants.
The City of Tucson's Public Housing Authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers in addition to Pima County's HCV program. Under the Tucson Fair Housing Ordinance at Chapter 17, refusing to lease, charging different fees, or applying stricter screening to voucher holders is unlawful source-of-income discrimination. Landlords sign a HUD HAP contract, accept a tenant-paid portion plus a HUD direct-deposited subsidy, and pass a National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate inspection. Tucson's ordinance fills the gap left by Arizona, which has no statewide voucher-acceptance mandate, and aligns the city with HUD program-access requirements.
A complaint to the Tucson Equal Opportunity Programs Division can result in conciliation, civil penalties, and HUD referral; courts may award actual damages and attorney fees.
Tucson, AZ
Tucson's Fair Housing Ordinance, Chapter 17 of the Tucson Code, prohibits landlords from refusing tenants based on lawful source of income, including Section...
Tucson, AZ
Tucson requires rental property owners to register with the City of Tucson and maintain current contact information for the property owner or designated agen...
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