Fair Housing
What is a 'housing voucher' (Section 8/HCV) and what Nevada law applies to landlords who receive applicants with vouchers?
ALandlords in Nevada may freely decline voucher holders with no legal consequence
BHousing Choice Vouchers subsidize rent for low-income tenants; Nevada law prohibits source-of-income discrimination (NRS 118.100), meaning Nevada landlords cannot refuse to rent to otherwise qualified applicants solely because they use housing vouchers✓ Correct
CHousing vouchers are only accepted by government-owned housing in Nevada
DNevada landlords must accept vouchers but can charge extra fees to voucher holders
Explanation
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program allows low-income families to rent market-rate housing — the tenant pays a portion of rent and HUD/PHA pays the difference directly to the landlord. Nevada's source of income protection (NRS 118.
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