New York City · Fair Housing & Discrimination

Fair Housing & Discrimination requirements in New York City

Prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income (Section 8 vouchers, SCRIE, DRIE, etc.). Listings must not state vouchers are unwelcome.

Local NYC Admin Code §8-107(5)(a)(1) (Local Law 10 of 2008) Effective 3/26/2008

Source of Income Protection

Summary

Prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income (Section 8 vouchers, SCRIE, DRIE, etc.). Listings must not state vouchers are unwelcome.

Details

Applies to all NYC rental listings. "We don't accept programs" language triggers automatic violation.

Penalties & Enforcement

CCHR fines starting at $250,000.

Enforced by: NYC Commission on Human Rights

Source

https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income-discrimination.page