Connecticut General Statutes §46a-64c make it illegal for Bridgeport landlords to refuse to rent because the prospective tenant pays with a Section 8 voucher, social security, child support, or other lawful source of income.
Connecticut amended its fair-housing law to add lawful source of income as a protected class, meaning landlords cannot post No Section 8 ads, refuse to engage with voucher holders, or impose stricter screening on subsidized renters than on cash-pay applicants. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities enforces complaints, and remedies include damages, injunctive relief, and civil penalties. The protection applies in Bridgeport regardless of building size, and includes housing-choice vouchers, RAP, and similar federal or state programs.
Refusing voucher tenants, posting No Section 8 ads, or applying tougher screening criteria can trigger CHRO complaints and damages.
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