Texas has no statewide source of income protection, and Harris County has not adopted a county-level rule covering its 30-plus cities. Houston has not adopted a citywide source of income ordinance either, so voucher holders across the Houston metro generally lack local protection from refusal.
Source of income discrimination — refusing applicants who pay rent with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, Social Security, SSI, child support, or similar lawful sources — is not a protected class under Texas state law. Harris County has not adopted a countywide source of income ordinance and is constrained from doing so by state preemption arguments. The City of Houston has not amended its Fair Housing Ordinance Chapter 17 to add source of income protection. Suburbs such as Pasadena, Baytown, Pearland, Sugar Land, and La Porte similarly lack SOI rules. Voucher holders renting anywhere in Harris County may legally be turned away. Federal HUD fair housing rules apply but do not include source of income.
In unincorporated Harris County and across the metro, refusing voucher applicants is generally lawful absent a city ordinance. Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability still violates federal Fair Housing Act.
La Porte, TX
La Porte Code of Ordinances Chapter 74 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA sy...
La Porte, TX
La Porte regulates construction noise through its nuisance ordinance in Chapter 74. While no standalone construction hours ordinance exists, residential cons...
La Porte, TX
La Porte Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Animals) addresses barking dogs as a nuisance. A dog that barks, howls, or makes excessive noise continuously that di...
La Porte, TX
La Porte does not have a specific ordinance restricting leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial l...
La Porte, TX
La Porte regulates the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential property through its zoning and property maintenance ...
La Porte, TX
La Porte requires driveways to meet city standards for materials, width, and construction. Vehicles must be parked on paved surfaces — parking on grass, dirt...
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