ESA-Friendly Housing in Minnesota

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

ESA Housing Rights in Minnesota

Minnesota provides ESA housing protections under both federal FHA and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The Minnesota Department of Human Rights handles housing discrimination complaints. Landlords must make reasonable accommodations for ESA owners and cannot charge pet deposits or fees for documented emotional support animals.

Landlord Rules in Minnesota

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs under the Minnesota Human Rights Act
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
Must respond to accommodation requests within a reasonable timeframe
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations

Key Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 256C.02 | Minn. Stat. § 363A.19

Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR)

ESA-Friendly Properties in Minnesota — Coming Soon

We are building a directory of ESA-friendly properties in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota?

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

ESA Resources for Minnesota

ESA Registration in Minnesota ESA Letter in Minnesota Housing Accommodation Toolkit