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Oxford council holds first reading of ordinance banning source-of-income housing discrimination
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City council held a first reading of proposed ordinance adding a prohibition on source-of-income discrimination in housing; Housing Advisory Commission and Legal Aid of Southwest Ohio reviewed the draft and public commenters urged passage. Council deferred final action to the next meeting.
Oxford City Council heard a first reading Wednesday of an ordinance that would add a new chapter (7.46) to the city code to prohibit landlords from refusing tenants because of lawful sources of income, such as rental assistance or other public benefits.
Councilors and staff said the draft ordinance was prepared by Vice Mayor Chantal Ragu and Councilor Smith, reviewed by the Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) on Oct. 2, 2025, and circulated to Legal Aid of Southwest Ohio and Housing…
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