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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill clarifies that establishing policies or preferences by public agencies in favor of applicants or tenants who receive federal, state, or local housing subsidies does not constitute discrimination based on source of income under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). It reinforces existing protections against discrimination based on various factors, including source of income, and ensures that applicants can provide alternative evidence of their ability to pay rent if they utilize housing assistance programs. The bill aims to promote equitable access to housing for individuals utilizing public assistance.
Key provisions
- Provides that public agencies establishing preferences for subsidized housing applicants/tenants do not discriminate based on source of income.
- Reinforces existing protections against discrimination based on source of income.
- Allows applicants using housing subsidies to provide alternative evidence of income.
- Defines ‘source of income’ to include federal, state, and local housing subsidies.
- Clarifies that inquiries about income levels or sources are permissible.
- Does not limit the ability to request information to verify employment or identity.
Who is affected
- Housing providers
- Tenants
- Public agencies
- Individuals receiving housing subsidies
- Financial institutions
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