Vermont's Fair Housing and Public Accommodations Act 9 V.S.A. Sec. 4503 prohibits Burlington landlords from refusing tenants based on lawful sources of income, including Section 8 vouchers and public assistance.
9 V.S.A. Sec. 4503 makes it unlawful to refuse to rent, set different terms, or advertise preferences against any person because of their lawful source of income. This expressly includes Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers, Reach Up benefits, Social Security, and similar programs. The Vermont Human Rights Commission and Burlington's Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging accept complaints. Remedies include compensatory damages, civil penalties, and injunctive orders requiring the landlord to rent to the complainant on equal terms.
Discriminatory refusal can trigger Human Rights Commission orders, civil penalties up to $10,000 for first violations, and damages awarded to the complainant.
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