South Carolina Source of income discrimination
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 or other source of income in South Carolina?
South Carolina's Fair Housing Law bars refusing to rent or setting different terms because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status or national origin (handicap is covered separately). Source of income is not a protected class. Check local ordinances.
Verified Source: S.C. Code § 31-21-40 · last checked 2026-10-27
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