California Government Code section 12955 bars Stockton landlords from refusing to rent to applicants based on lawful source of income, including Section 8 and other government assistance. Source-of-income status is a protected category statewide.
California treats source of income as a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, codified at Government Code section 12955. Stockton landlords may not refuse to rent, charge higher rent, or impose stricter terms because an applicant uses Section 8 housing choice vouchers, veterans benefits, Social Security, or other lawful income. Income-to-rent ratio rules must be applied to the combined sum of voucher and tenant contribution rather than to the tenants out-of-pocket portion only. Advertising that excludes voucher holders is prohibited. The Civil Rights Department investigates complaints and can pursue administrative or civil remedies.
Refusing applicants because of voucher status, advertising no Section 8, or applying inflated income tests can lead to investigations by the California Civil Rights Department, mandatory training, damages to applicants, and civil penalties.
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