Phoenix City Council Approves Ordinance to Ban Source of Income Discrimination in Housing | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/article/2671 | Articles and Features | | 3/2/2023 12:15:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2671/Newsroom_CommOffice_01.jpg | | Phoenix City Council Approves Ordinance to Ban Source of Income Discrimination in Housing | <div class="ExternalClass117650D7B2984D1CA45C8BE55603B162"><html>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Today, Phoenix City Council approved an amendment to Chapter 18 of the </span><a href="https://phoenix.municipal.codes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Phoenix City Code</span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> to prohibit housing discrimination based on a renter or buyer's source of income. This decision solidifies the City’s position on the right to fair housing and affirms that there is no place for discrimination in Phoenix.</span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Chapter 18 outlines the City’s commitment to undertake vigorous steps to provide equal opportunity and protect people from discrimination based on a variety of factors, now including source of income. The amendment prohibits the practice of discriminating against a home buyer or renter based on the buyer or renter's source of income. For example, this prohibits discrimination against those who use housing vouchers, Social Security disability, benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, foster family credits, and other sources of income.</span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The amendment will not be enforced until after the Arizona Attorney General reconsiders Report No. 22-002. After the Attorney General completes its reconsideration, the City of Phoenix will take appropriate action.</span>
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