According to the DC Human Rights Act, is it permissible to discriminate based on income?

The DC Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on several protected characteristics, including income. This means that landlords and property management professionals cannot refuse to rent or lease properties, or impose different terms and conditions, based on a prospective tenant's income level. Such actions would be considered discriminatory practices under the Act.

Discrimination based on income is particularly problematic because it can disproportionately affect certain groups of individuals who may already be facing economic challenges. The Act aims to ensure fair access to housing for all individuals, regardless of their financial status, promoting equal opportunity and preventing unjust exclusion from the housing market.

While certain accommodations might be made for properties that are publicly funded or subsidized and have specific income requirements for eligibility (such as low-income housing), in general terms, discrimination solely based on income levels is not allowed under the DC Human Rights Act. Therefore, stating that it is permissible to discriminate based on income is incorrect.