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Charlotte, NC considers prohibiting local landlords from discriminating against housing vouchers

Charlotte, NC preventing housing voucher discrimination

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The Charlotte City Council is considering a measure that would bar local landlords from discriminating against potential tenants who receive Section 8 housing choice vouchers, Social Security payments, or child support. The protections would only apply to developments that receive some type of city money such as property tax reimbursements for economic development projects.

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Charlotte wants more landlords to accept vouchers - Axios Charlotte

“No Section 8,” a common phrase on property listings, perpetuates segregation in Charlotte, shutting people out of housing based on their source of income. A proposed policy before City Council is poised to change that, but it will only solve part of the problem. Driving the news: After a years-long effort from more than 30 organizations […]

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Across the country, landlords refuse to take part in Section 8 housing programs.

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