Tucson passes new rule to protect subsidized renters

By Sam Kmack | Arizona Daily Star

Tucsonans who depend on rental subsidies now have new protections against “income source discrimination,” a problem that’s made it even harder for disadvantaged residents to put a roof over their heads.

Landlords in Tucson have previously been allowed to reject tenants based on the way they pay rent, which can include using housing assistance vouchers or subsidies through the Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

The rule has recently begun to have a greater impact: Subsidized residents have historically been able to find a rental within a month of searching, but it now takes them about 80 days.

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