{"id":132415,"date":"2024-12-12T00:44:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T00:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/"},"modified":"2024-12-12T00:44:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T00:44:15","slug":"can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Washington state?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Washington state, landlords are legally allowed to refuse to accept tenants who are using Section 8 vouchers. This is because source of income discrimination is not prohibited under state law.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#1_What_is_Section_8\" title=\"1. What is Section 8?\">1. What is Section 8?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#2_Why_do_some_landlords_refuse_Section_8_tenants\" title=\"2. Why do some landlords refuse Section 8 tenants?\">2. Why do some landlords refuse Section 8 tenants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#3_Are_landlords_required_to_accept_Section_8_in_Washington_state\" title=\"3. Are landlords required to accept Section 8 in Washington state?\">3. Are landlords required to accept Section 8 in Washington state?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#4_Can_landlords_change_their_mind_and_start_accepting_Section_8_tenants\" title=\"4. Can landlords change their mind and start accepting Section 8 tenants?\">4. Can landlords change their mind and start accepting Section 8 tenants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#5_Are_there_any_benefits_for_landlords_who_accept_Section_8_vouchers\" title=\"5. Are there any benefits for landlords who accept Section 8 vouchers?\">5. Are there any benefits for landlords who accept Section 8 vouchers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#6_Can_Section_8_tenants_be_discriminated_against_in_other_ways\" title=\"6. Can Section 8 tenants be discriminated against in other ways?\">6. Can Section 8 tenants be discriminated against in other ways?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#7_Can_landlords_charge_higher_rent_to_Section_8_tenants\" title=\"7. Can landlords charge higher rent to Section 8 tenants?\">7. Can landlords charge higher rent to Section 8 tenants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#8_Can_landlords_evict_Section_8_tenants_more_easily\" title=\"8. Can landlords evict Section 8 tenants more easily?\">8. Can landlords evict Section 8 tenants more easily?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#9_Can_landlords_limit_the_number_of_Section_8_tenants_in_their_building\" title=\"9. Can landlords limit the number of Section 8 tenants in their building?\">9. Can landlords limit the number of Section 8 tenants in their building?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#10_Can_landlords_refuse_Section_8_tenants_if_their_building_is_not_HUD-approved\" title=\"10. Can landlords refuse Section 8 tenants if their building is not HUD-approved?\">10. Can landlords refuse Section 8 tenants if their building is not HUD-approved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#11_Can_landlords_refuse_Section_8_tenants_due_to_issues_with_their_voucher\" title=\"11. Can landlords refuse Section 8 tenants due to issues with their voucher?\">11. Can landlords refuse Section 8 tenants due to issues with their voucher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-landlord-refuse-section-8-in-washington-state\/#12_Can_Section_8_tenants_file_a_complaint_if_they_are_discriminated_against\" title=\"12. Can Section 8 tenants file a complaint if they are discriminated against?\">12. Can Section 8 tenants file a complaint if they are discriminated against?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Section_8\"><\/span>1. What is Section 8?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nSection 8 is a federal housing program that helps low-income individuals and families afford housing by providing rental assistance vouchers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_do_some_landlords_refuse_Section_8_tenants\"><\/span>2. Why do some landlords refuse Section 8 tenants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nSome landlords may refuse Section 8 tenants due to administrative burdens associated with the program, concerns about delayed payments, or prejudices against low-income tenants.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Are_landlords_required_to_accept_Section_8_in_Washington_state\"><\/span>3. Are landlords required to accept Section 8 in Washington state?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, landlords in Washington state are not required by law to accept Section 8 vouchers as a form of payment for rent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_landlords_change_their_mind_and_start_accepting_Section_8_tenants\"><\/span>4. Can landlords change their mind and start accepting Section 8 tenants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, landlords can change their rental policies at any time and choose to accept Section 8 tenants if they wish to do so.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Are_there_any_benefits_for_landlords_who_accept_Section_8_vouchers\"><\/span>5. Are there any benefits for landlords who accept Section 8 vouchers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, landlords who participate in the Section 8 program have access to a pool of potential tenants who have been pre-screened and have a portion of their rent guaranteed by the government.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_Section_8_tenants_be_discriminated_against_in_other_ways\"><\/span>6. Can Section 8 tenants be discriminated against in other ways?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nWhile landlords cannot discriminate based on a tenant&#8217;s source of income, they can still screen tenants based on other factors such as credit history, criminal background, and rental history.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_landlords_charge_higher_rent_to_Section_8_tenants\"><\/span>7. Can landlords charge higher rent to Section 8 tenants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nLandlords cannot charge Section 8 tenants more for rent than what is considered fair market value for the unit. Any attempts to do so may violate fair housing laws.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_landlords_evict_Section_8_tenants_more_easily\"><\/span>8. Can landlords evict Section 8 tenants more easily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nLandlords must follow the same eviction procedures for Section 8 tenants as they would for any other tenant. They cannot evict tenants solely because they receive rental assistance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_landlords_limit_the_number_of_Section_8_tenants_in_their_building\"><\/span>9. Can landlords limit the number of Section 8 tenants in their building?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nLandlords are not allowed to have policies that restrict the number of Section 8 tenants in their building. Such policies could be considered as discriminatory.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Can_landlords_refuse_Section_8_tenants_if_their_building_is_not_HUD-approved\"><\/span>10. Can landlords refuse Section 8 tenants if their building is not HUD-approved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nLandlords can refuse Section 8 tenants if their building is not approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to participate in the program.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Can_landlords_refuse_Section_8_tenants_due_to_issues_with_their_voucher\"><\/span>11. Can landlords refuse Section 8 tenants due to issues with their voucher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nLandlords can refuse Section 8 tenants if there are issues with their voucher, such as if it is expired, invalid, or does not cover the full amount of the rent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_Section_8_tenants_file_a_complaint_if_they_are_discriminated_against\"><\/span>12. Can Section 8 tenants file a complaint if they are discriminated against?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nYes, Section 8 tenants who believe they have been discriminated against by a landlord can file a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Washington state, landlords are legally allowed to refuse to accept tenants who are using Section 8 vouchers. This is because source of income discrimination is not prohibited under state law. 1. What is Section 8? 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