Florida has no statewide source-of-income protection, and Jacksonville's Human Rights Ordinance (Ch. 402) does not list lawful income source as a protected class. Landlords may legally refuse Section 8 voucher holders citywide.
Florida law does not protect tenants from discrimination based on lawful source of income, and the City of Jacksonville's Human Rights Ordinance (Ord. Code Chapter 402) covers race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, and gender identity, but not source of income. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, VASH, SSI, child support, and other lawful payments are therefore unprotected. The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission cannot accept SOI complaints. Federal Fair Housing Act protects only race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. Florida HB 1417 (2023) further restricts local authority. Landlords may legally refuse voucher tenants in Jacksonville.
There is no Jacksonville source-of-income violation to enforce; refusing a voucher is lawful here. Federal Fair Housing Act claims still apply if voucher refusal correlates with race, disability, or familial status, enforceable through HUD or the Jacksonville HRC.
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