Can they turn me down because of where my income comes from in Hayward?
No. They can't discriminate by income source.
Why, and the exact law
When landlords screen applicants, most Hayward rentals can't turn you down for income source.
From Hayward Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO), read Oct 4, 2026.Show the law
“most rental units are subject to harassment and retaliation protections, just cause for eviction, and prohibition of discrimination related to source of income …”
Can they turn me down because of where my income comes from?
No. They can't discriminate by income source.
When landlords screen applicants, most Hayward rentals can't turn you down for income source.
The law, word for word
“most rental units are subject to harassment and retaliation protections, just cause for eviction, and prohibition of discrimination related to source of income …”
Hayward Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO) · hayward-ca.gov · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026
California lawIn force
FEHA source-of-income discrimination ban (incl. Section 8 vouchers)
Can they turn me down for a housing voucher?
No. Vouchers count as income.
Turning you down for a voucher is illegal.
Who it covers
Exemptions: Owner occupying a home and renting to one additional person; senior housing.
In force since
Jan 1, 2020
Current version since
Jan 1, 2024
The law, word for word
“For the owner of any housing accommodation to discriminate against or harass any person because of the race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, or genetic information of that person …”