# Vouchers & Source of Income Protections

**Vouchers Allowed**

What it controls: Whether you'll accept housing vouchers (Section 8, Housing Choice Vouchers, etc.)

Important: Many jurisdictions now require accepting vouchers through Source of Income (SOI) protection laws. Rentzap automatically enforces this based on your property location.

Automatic Override: If your property is in a jurisdiction with SOI protections, this will automatically be set to "Yes" regardless of your preference, and you won't be able to change it.

**Voucher Income Multiplier**

What it controls: Income requirement for the portion of rent NOT covered by the voucher.

Default Setting: 3x (matches your standard income requirement)

Example:

* Monthly rent: $2,000
* Voucher coverage: $1,500
* Applicant responsibility: $500
* Required income at 3x: $1,500/month

Why separate: This ensures applicants can afford both their rent portion and their other living expenses.