Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) recipients in Arizona are protected from discrimination based on income source under:

AThe federal Fair Housing Act, which was amended in 2020 to include source of income as a protected class nationwide, prohibiting refusal to accept vouchers in all states
BArizona state fair housing law (in cities/counties that have adopted source-of-income protections)Correct
CADRE regulations, which require all Arizona licensees to accept Housing Choice Vouchers under any listing where the property qualifies for Section 8 occupancy
DHUD's Source of Income Policy Memo, which has the force of federal law in all states and prohibits any housing provider from refusing rental assistance vouchers

Why Arizona state fair housing law (in cities/counties that have adopted source-of-income protections) Is Correct

Answer B: Arizona state fair housing law (in cities/counties that have adopted source-of-income protections)

The federal Fair Housing Act does not include source of income (Section 8 vouchers) as a protected class. However, some Arizona cities and counties have adopted local ordinances protecting Section 8 and other income sources.

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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