ESA-Friendly Housing in Florida

Find apartments and rental properties in Florida that welcome emotional support animals. Know your rights under Florida law and the federal Fair Housing Act.

ESA Housing Rights in Florida

Florida provides ESA housing protections under both federal FHA and state law. The Florida Commission on Human Relations enforces ESA housing complaints. Under SB 1084, Florida established specific requirements for ESA documentation and created criminal penalties for fraudulent ESA misrepresentation in housing contexts.

Landlord Rules in Florida

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs
Must make reasonable accommodations even in no-pet housing
Cannot impose breed, size, or weight restrictions on ESAs
May request ESA documentation but cannot demand detailed medical records
Fraudulent ESA documentation is a criminal offense under SB 1084 with penalties up to 60 days jail
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations

Key Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 413.08 | Fla. Stat. § 413.081

Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)

ESA-Friendly Properties in Florida — Coming Soon

We are building a directory of ESA-friendly properties in Florida. In the meantime, remember that under the Fair Housing Act, most landlords are legally required to accommodate your ESA.

Know an ESA-Friendly Property in Florida?

Help other ESA owners find welcoming housing. Submit a property and we will add it to the directory after review.

ESA Resources for Florida

ESA Registration in Florida ESA Letter in Florida Housing Accommodation Toolkit