Yes, housing providers are allowed to screen for income eligibility to ensure an applicant can afford their rent. However, they must include all legal and verifiable sources of an applicant's income in this assessment. This includes any income from household members who will be living together, treated in the same manner as the income of married couples living together. Providers must ensure that the total income meets the necessary financial standards to afford the rent. Compliance with fair housing laws is also required to ensure that income screening does not discriminate against any applicant based on protected characteristics.
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