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Advocates press ban on source-of-income discrimination as landlords warn of costs
Summary
Supporters told the Judiciary Committee LB223 would bar landlords from refusing rental applicants because part of their rent comes from lawful public assistance such as Section 8 vouchers; landlords and industry groups said the bill would compel participation in complex federal programs and could impose costs and inspections burdens.
Lincoln — Sen. Dunexi Greco (introduced as Senator Greco/Gareca in the hearing record) told the Judiciary Committee LB223 would prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income, including Section 8 housing choice vouchers and other lawful assistance.
"Source of income discrimination is primarily seen with Housing Choice Vouchers, commonly referred to as Section 8," the introducer said, explaining the local voucher shortage and the difficulty voucher holders face finding landlords who will accept the subsidy.
Nut Graf: Supporters — housing advocates, Legal Aid Nebraska, domestic-violence and housing-stability groups, ACLU and civil-rights organizations — said source-of-income bans increase voucher use, reduce segregation, and expand housing access for low-income and…
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