Arizona has no statewide source-of-income protection, and Maricopa County has not enacted local protection. Landlords may legally refuse Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, SSI, child support, or other lawful non-wage income as a tenant-screening criterion.
Federal Fair Housing Act protections cover race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability, but not source of income. Arizona Civil Rights Act mirrors federal classes without adding income source. Cities such as Tucson have enacted source-of-income ordinances, but Maricopa County and its incorporated cities (Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Chandler) have not. ARS Section 41-1491.14 and HB 2675 (2016) further restrict cities from compelling landlords to participate in the voucher program. Voucher holders therefore must locate landlords willing to accept HUD payment standards and inspections voluntarily.
No county penalty applies for refusing voucher applicants. Discrimination based on protected federal classes (race, disability, family status) is enforced by HUD or Arizona Attorney General Civil Rights Division with damages, civil penalties up to $25,000, and attorney fees.
Glendale, AZ
Glendale regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. ARS §13-2916 applies.
Glendale, AZ
Luke Air Force Base is located 7 miles west of downtown Glendale and is the largest fighter wing in the US Air Force, operating F-35A and F-16 aircraft. Mili...
Glendale, AZ
Smoke detector requirements in Glendale come from Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-1637 (state law) and the International Residential Code as adopted unde...
Glendale, AZ
Glendale Fire adopts IFC Ch. 61. Residential: two 20-lb cylinders max outdoors; indoor storage prohibited. State Farm Stadium and Westgate events trigger spe...
Glendale, AZ
Glendale may protect native desert trees (palo verde, ironwood, saguaro). Street trees are city property. Proper pruning preserves shade in extreme heat.
Glendale, AZ
Glendale allows backyard composting; no permit required. City does not offer curbside organics. Yard-waste drop-off at Glendale's Transfer Station. Commercia...
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