California law (SB 329) prohibits landlords from refusing tenants because their rent comes from Section 8, VASH, or other lawful housing assistance. Santa Ana landlords must consider voucher-holders on equal terms with cash-paying applicants.
California Government Code 12955, amended by SB 329 in 2020, made source of income a protected category in housing. Landlords may not advertise no-Section-8, refuse to accept vouchers, or impose higher income thresholds on subsidy holders. The tenant's portion of rent must be assessed against the unsubsidized tenant share, not the full contract rent. The California Civil Rights Department investigates complaints. Santa Ana, with high voucher demand, sees frequent enforcement on these protections in the Latino-majority rental market.
Refusing voucher applicants, advertising no-vouchers, or applying inflated income tests against subsidy holders exposes landlords to state housing discrimination claims and damages.
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