Miami-Dade Chapter 11A bars landlords from refusing to rent based on the tenant's lawful source of income, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Social Security, veterans benefits, and other government assistance. Enforcement runs through the Commission on Human Rights.
Miami-Dade County's Human Rights Ordinance, Chapter 11A, was amended in 2019 to add source of income as a protected class for housing. Landlords with three or more rental units cannot refuse applicants because they pay rent through Section 8 vouchers, VASH, SSI, SSDI, child support, or other lawful sources. The ordinance applies to advertising, tenant screening, lease terms, and renewal decisions. Complaints go to the Miami-Dade Commission on Human Rights, which can mediate, investigate, and refer to the County Attorney for enforcement. Remedies include damages, civil penalties, and orders to rent.
Advertising 'no Section 8' or refusing voucher holders violates Ch. 11A; remedies include compensatory damages, civil penalties up to $10,000, and injunctive relief.
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