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Source of income (SOI) discrimination remains a serious problem for Section 8 voucher-holders attempting to access housing, as well as for recipients of other government benefits. This packet contains NHLP's updated list of jurisdictions around the country that have passed laws protecting residents against SOI discrimination. In addition, the packet includes an article on the interplay between California's state SOI law and local SOI laws in Northern California, examining their impact and enforcement. Last, the packet contains a letter that advocates may use as a sample for communicating with local stakeholders concerning SOI enforcement at the local level.
Source of Income Protections in the U.S.: Statutes, Cases, Reference Materials (2005 update)
Sample Letter Regarding Local SOI Ordinance Enforcement (Corte Madera)
Source of Income Discrimination in Northern California , 35 HOUS. L. BULL. 37 (Feb. 2005)