Delaware Title 6 Section 4603 includes source of income, including Section 8 housing-choice vouchers, as a protected class, prohibiting Wilmington landlords from refusing tenants solely because they pay rent with lawful housing assistance.
Delaware's Fair Housing Act at DE Title 6 Section 4603 lists source of income as a protected class, meaning Wilmington landlords cannot refuse to rent to or impose different terms on applicants based solely on their use of Section 8 housing-choice vouchers, Social Security, veterans benefits, or other lawful income sources. The Delaware Division of Human Relations investigates complaints, and remedies can include damages, civil penalties, and orders to rent. Landlords may still apply uniform credit, rental-history, and income-multiple screens applied consistently. Continuum of Care partners coordinated through Housing Alliance Delaware help connect voucher-holders with willing Wilmington landlords.
Refusing applicants in Wilmington solely because they hold a Section 8 voucher or other lawful income source violates DE Title 6 Section 4603 and can lead to damages and civil penalties.
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