Washington Fair Housing Protected Classes
Last verified: 2026-05-01 · 14 protected classes
Washington's Law Against Discrimination adds marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, and source of income to housing protections.
Federal baseline (applies everywhere)
View United States (Federal) referenceSource: Fair Housing Act, 42 USC §§ 3601–3619 · Official text
Race(added 1968)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Color(added 1968)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Religion(added 1968)
42 USC § 3604(a)
National origin(added 1968)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Sex(added 1974)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Familial status(added 1988)
42 USC § 3604(a)
Households with children under 18, including pregnant individuals.
Disability(added 1988)
42 USC § 3604(f)
Originally enacted as 'handicap'; covers physical and mental impairments.
State additions — Washington
Source: Washington Law Against Discrimination · Official text
Creed
RCW 49.60.222
Marital status
RCW 49.60.222
Sexual orientation(added 2006)
RCW 49.60.222
Veteran or military status(added 2007)
RCW 49.60.222
Citizenship or immigration status(added 2020)
RCW 49.60.222
Honorably discharged veteran or military status
RCW 49.60.222
Use of a trained service animal
RCW 49.60.222
Important
This page is a compliance reference, not legal advice. Statute interpretation and enforcement varies. Verify against the current text of cited statutes and consult a licensed attorney for advice on a specific situation.
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