AZ SB1608

Prohibits landlords from refusing to rent, evicting, or discriminating against tenants based on the source of their income, including government assistance, vouchers, or benefits.

Prevents landlords from publishing notices or advertisements that indicate preferences or limitations based on reliance on rental assistance programs, subsidies, or income sources.

Requires landlords using income thresholds to subtract rent vouchers or subsidies from monthly rent before determining if tenants meet income criteria.

Classifies violations as unlawful practices enforceable by the Arizona Attorney General under existing consumer protection statutes.

Defines "source of income" to include Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, public assistance, emergency rental assistance, veterans benefits, social security, supplemental security income, and benefits from federal, state, local, private or nonprofit entities.