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.
Goodyear, AZ
Goodyear Code Section 13-3-7 establishes stopping, standing, and parking prohibitions. General street parking is permitted unless posted otherwise. RVs, trai...
Goodyear, AZ
Inoperable or unregistered vehicles on residential property must be stored out of public view. Maximum 2 such vehicles outside a garage. On streets, ARS 28-8...
Goodyear, AZ
Arizona has no statutory spite fence law; common law nuisance applies. In Goodyear, shared boundary walls are typically developer-installed. Maintenance is g...
Goodyear, AZ
Goodyear allows fences up to 6 feet in rear yards and 3 feet in front yards. Block masonry walls are standard throughout all master-planned communities. HOAs...
Goodyear, AZ
Block masonry (CMU) walls are standard in all Goodyear subdivisions. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Chain link may be r...
Goodyear, AZ
Goodyear requires building permits for fences and walls. Block masonry walls require permits and inspections for footing, rebar, and construction. The Develo...
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