CA AB2203

Prohibits requiring a consumer credit report as part of the rental housing application process when there is a government rent subsidy.

Applies to instances where tenants receive federal, state, or local housing subsidies including Section 8 vouchers and HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers.

Defines "consumer credit report" by reference to California Civil Code Section 1785.3(c).

Maintains existing prohibition on using financial or income standards that don't account for the portion of rent paid by the tenant in subsidized housing situations.

Does not prohibit landlords from making written or oral inquiries about a tenant's income level or source of income.