Rental & Housing Voucher
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Does all the landlord/rental properties need to accept housing voucher? If not are they are failing any fair housing law? I got a call today from someone saying housing authority and telling me that all rental properties need to accept voucher. Anything recently changed?
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About 1 week ago
Hey Vijaianand, Great question. Landlords in Texas are not required to accept families with a housing voucher. Hope this helps!
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DislikeAbout 1 month ago
In Texas, landlords are not required by state law to accept Section 8 vouchers. However, local ordinances in certain cities may have regulations that affect this.### Key Points:1. Texas State Law: - Texas does not have a statewide law mandating landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers. - Landlords can choose whether or not to participate in the Section 8 program.2. Local Ordinances: - Some cities or counties might have local ordinances that prohibit discrimination based on a tenant's source of income, which can include Section 8 vouchers. - For example, Austin has passed ordinances to protect voucher holders from discrimination, although the enforcement and legal status of these ordinances can be subject to changes and legal challenges.
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https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/
https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/
About 1 month ago
In the State of Texas, landlord and property management companies have the choice to accept or decline Section 8. It is not a Fair Housing violation to decline Section 8.
About 1 month ago
Landlords in Texas are not required to accept families with a housing voucher.
About 1 month ago
No. Nothing has changed. Landlords do not have to accept or allow or even consider section 8 voucher recipients in the state of Texas.
Disclaimer: Answers provided are just opinions and should not be accepted as advice.
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