Sexual Orientation
LGBT Federal Housing Protections
Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in housing is unlawful under the federal Fair Housing Act under "sex" discrimination.
Equal Access Rule
The LGBT Equal Access Housing Rule implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development states that LGBT individuals cannot be denied housing in federally subsidized housing related programs (i.e. Section 8, public housing, FHA insured mortgages, etc.).
LGBT Washington State Protections
On June 8th, 2006, the Washington State Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) (RCW 49.60) prohibited discrimination in housing on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This law protects you from a denial of a rental or sale or other housing-related transactions. It is discriminatory for you to be treated differently due to your sexual orientation or gender identity such as given less amenities, charged for a spouse, or told to live in a certain building, area or neighborhood, etc.
