Question about FHA / Income requirements
Is it legal under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to deny tenancy to somebody who collects SSI/SSDI for a disability on the basis that they fail to meet a stated income requirement applied to all applicants?  I'm asking because it says on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website that landlords may not use income requirements to discriminate against people with disabilities; does this imply that landlords may not use income requirements to screen people with disabilities if they do not meet stated income requirements, but can afford the stated monthly rent?

Never dealt with this issue before, but I had it come up in a conversation with an applicant.  I wasn't 100% on how to answer.  Does anyone have any thoughts on how to handle this, or bad experiences to share?
[{"id": "ficj1hs", "text": "You mean HUD? It's quickly becoming standard across the country. It's something you should be aware of if it's a requirement in your area. You could get sued for discrimination if it is.", "replies": [{"id": "ficktg0", "text": "HUD is responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act, right?", "replies": [{"id": "ficlrd0", "text": "Ergh, looks like I didn't read the whole question.  According to [this](https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview) you can still have income requirements, but you shouldn't look at source of income (which is what I was replying too). My bad.", "replies": [{"id": "ficry3s", "text": "They'd have to show that income requirements were being used to deny, specifically, rental of a dwelling to people with disabilities?  How is that not discrimination -- I don't want to have a heated conversation with my boss, but I don't want to get them sued, either.", "replies": [{"id": "fics6w2", "text": "You can't say, no to housing vouchers. Or if their \"income\" includes SSI. Sounds like you need to consult with a lawyer to make sure you are operating within the confines of the law .", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fiecz8g", "text": "Do they not meet the income requirements because their income is through SSI or do they not meet them regardless of the SSI? If they bring in enough money (via SSI) to qualify then I believe you cannot deny them on the basis of income. Otherwise any retired senior using SSI could not be approved either. However if they don\u2019t qualify and they\u2019re trying to say you have to approve them anyway because they\u2019re disabled thats not true. If they\u2019re trying to use housing vouchers (section 8) - those are not income and you do not have to accept them.\n\nI am not a lawyer - you should always consult one if you\u2019re unsure. Fair housing is not something to mess around with.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fifo64y", "text": "I do t totally follow, but SSI is about the most stable income you can have.\n\nBut they will likely be a lifelong tenant.\n\nTread carefully", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]