Question in Missouri: st. Louis county. Is it ok to say this house is for section 8 and not for market rent? --172.56.xx.xxx

I would think that is discrimination. --73.230.xxx.xx

A lot of rentals in Detroit are advertised as Sec8 only --50.4.xxx.x

Of course, if it's public housing ... they limit it. I ran into one the other day that the tenant said "do you have an income maximum?" I said "what? Max? no ... minimum is 3x the rent ... he said "well, I just came from a place that said I make too much money (and it isn't public housing). crazy... --69.201.xx.xxx

If you only want Sec 8.. Then why not just tell Sec8 that you have a place for rent and not advertise? --73.230.xxx.xx

Johnny,I believe in NY it would be illegal discrimination to say i only want serction 8 and noone with a job but I also believe no official would do anything about it --74.77.xx.xx

When you advertise, why not say Section 8 welcome! --75.11.xx.xx

The home is only listed on affordablehousing.com but market rent folks are asking. I am showing it to them but at this time my preference is section8. If I don't find a qualifying voucher holder then I would open it up to market renters. Thought that was fair enough then I was thinking maybe that was a bit reversed! --172.56.xx.xxx

Johnny(NY) The earning too much income probably was looking at a place that has had some sort of financing or rehab program from the government that places restrictions on the rent amount and/or income levels of tenants. --76.179.xxx.xx

All are welcome to apply but Section 8 applicants are preferred. --71.117.xxx.xx

Personal experience with government subsidized tenants is a lower class of tenants who are more likely to be problematic tenants. If vacancy rates are low then it is better option to go with market rent tenants where less issues along with less likely to use illegal drugs. If can get a higher market rent then over time there will be the funds to replace the roof, heating system, water heater, windows, plumbing system along with renovating kitchen, bathroom along with appliances. Rental units or houses the life expectancy is lower then owner occupied house as people care. A rental property takes funds to be put where putting money in a investment takes zero. A metal roof is more expensive upfront but over time the roof will cost less as the metal roof will outlast a shingle roof many times over. Since installing a metal roof on house the house next door has gone through shingle roofs. So spending $5,000 in 2005 has paid off. Remember more then ever this is a business not a charity. --216.110.xxx.xxx

How well does your HUD office staff treat you on your existing housing? It is not easy to navigate for a beginner - the no smoking rule, jammed drains, HUD always tries to make the landlord out the bad business person. --76.190.xxx.xxx

We have taken Sect. 8 for decades. Good local office, really no larger problems than 'regular' tenants. I see no violation of any rules by only taking Sect. 8 Good Luck --192.129.xxx.xxx

My ad says Section 8 Welcome, and when i get a “regular” person interested, i dont deny them but just respond that my business specializes in renting to voucher holders. They usually get the message. --96.37.xxx.xxx

Will start saying as Tonia suggest. Thanks all. --172.56.xx.xxx

Consider advertising on gosection8.com if you want to reach only S-8 applicants --107.141.xx.xxx

Discrimination is favoring or not favoring one characteristic over another competing characteristic. Whether it's illegal or not depends on if that characteristic is a protected class or not. If it is protected, targeting it or avoiding it in any specific way could land you in trouble. --108.69.xxx.xxx

Our section8 is now called Affordablehiusing.com. and the house is only listed there but people without vouchers also post there and search to find housing. --172.56.xx.xxx