Mecklenburg County joined the City of Charlotte in creating source of income protections for renters in local government-subsidized housing.
The policy, approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, is intended to protect people who pay for housing with vouchers, a federal subsidy that helps renters with monthly payments. Under the new policy, owners of county-supported housing approved in the future could receive thousands of dollars in fines if they fail to comply in a timely manner.
Properties covered by the policy include:
- Affordable housing developments receiving county-provided subsidy or financial incentives including conveyance of real estate for affordable housing production.
- Market-rate housing or units part of a project receiving county infrastructure reimbursement incentives.
Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte are the only local governments in North Carolina to implement protections against source of income discrimination.
County officials approved the policy unanimously, some raising both hands to show their excitement. They hope to see these protections enacted at the federal level.
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