Protected Classes

Federal and WA state fair housing laws prohibit discrimination based on "protected classes": persons who are members of or who are treated as members of one of the groups against whom discrimination is declared to be an unfair practice by law.

Race/Color

National Origin

Religion /Creed (WA State)

Sex

Familial Status

Individuals under 18 domiciled with a parent or person with legal custody; or the written designee of such parent or legal custodian; pregnant persons; and those in the process of securing legal custody.

Disability

A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activity; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.

Marital Status (WA State)

The legal status of being married, single, separated, divorced, or widowed.

Sexual Orientation (WA State)

Includes heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression or identity.

Military/Veteran (WA State)

Honorably discharged veteran or military status