Since 2019, NRS 118.100 has barred Nevada landlords from refusing to rent solely because the prospective tenant pays with a Section 8 voucher or other lawful source of income. Las Vegas applies this protection citywide.
Nevada SB 151 (2019), codified at NRS 118.100, expanded the state's housing discrimination statute to make source-of-income a protected category. A Las Vegas landlord may not refuse to rent, set different rental terms, or advertise in a way that excludes housing-choice voucher holders, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing recipients, or tenants relying on Social Security, alimony, or other lawful payments. The statute is enforced by the Nevada Equal Rights Commission and parallel federal HUD complaints. Landlords may still apply uniform credit, criminal-background, and rental-history standards, provided they apply them equally regardless of payment source.
Refusing applicants who present Section 8 vouchers, posting 'no Section 8' ads, or imposing higher security deposits on voucher tenants violates NRS 118.100 and exposes landlords to NERC and HUD complaints plus civil damages.
Las Vegas, NV
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Las Vegas, NV
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