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Greystar Accused of Nationwide Section 8 Voucher Discrimination

7/15/2026

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Greystar is accused of a nationwide pattern of denying Section 8 vouchers, violating state fair-housing laws in over 100 cases.
The Housing Rights Initiative reported denials in Maryland, Hawaii, New Jersey, Michigan, California, Virginia and Washington, D.C., based on tester calls made since October.
In a recorded call about a $1,910-per-month studio in College Park, Maryland, a Greystar employee said no vouchers are accepted, a refusal that may breach state statutes requiring acceptance.

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Story summary

Greystar is accused of a nationwide pattern of denying Section 8 vouchers, violating state fair-housing laws in over 100 cases.
The Housing Rights Initiative reported denials in Maryland, Hawaii, New Jersey, Michigan, California, Virginia and Washington, D.C., based on tester calls made since October.
In a recorded call about a $1,910-per-month studio in College Park, Maryland, a Greystar employee said no vouchers are accepted, a refusal that may breach state statutes requiring acceptance.