Phoenix ordinance bans renters and sellers from discriminating based on a person's source of income

Despite some legal uncertainty, Phoenix leaders have approved an ordinance meant to ban housing discrimination based on a person’s source of income. “Source” encompasses a wide range — from paychecks to child support to pensions, but the focus during Wednesday's City Council meeting was on preventing discrimination against residents who get public assistance.

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