A. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the renting, subrenting, leasing, or subleasing of a portion of a dwelling unit, wherein the owner or person entitled to possession thereof maintains a permanent residence, home, or abode therein.

B. The prohibition in BMC 6.11.020 does not apply to the use of a Section 8 housing choice voucher or certificate if the rental unit does not qualify for participation in such program according to applicable public housing authority guidelines. This may include disqualification due to monthly lease amounts or other lease terms. The prohibition in BMC 6.11.020 does not apply to the use of a Section 8 housing choice voucher or other voucher if the time between the date the unit is ready for a required inspection, as confirmed in writing by the landlord and received by the housing authority or other subsidy provider, and the date of actual inspection is greater than 10 business days. However, refusal to allow a health and safety inspection of the property by the public housing authority shall not be permitted to serve as a basis for denying the use of a Section 8 voucher or certificate. [Ord. 2018-02-004 § 1].