Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

Under the Fair Housing Act, 'source of income' discrimination is:

AAlways protected as a federal protected class, as is customary in this jurisdiction
BNot a federal protected class but may be protected under some state and local lawsCorrect
COnly applicable to Section 8 voucher holders
DRegulated exclusively by HUD guidelines

Why Not a federal protected class but may be protected under some state and local laws Is Correct

Answer B: Not a federal protected class but may be protected under some state and local laws

Source of income (including Section 8 housing vouchers) is not a federally protected class under the Fair Housing Act. However, many states and localities have enacted laws protecting source of income.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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