ESA-Friendly Housing in Missouri

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

ESA Housing Rights in Missouri

Missouri follows federal FHA standards for ESA housing accommodations. The Missouri Commission on Human Rights handles housing discrimination complaints. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for tenants with valid ESA documentation and cannot charge pet deposits or fees.

Landlord Rules in Missouri

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs under the federal Fair Housing Act
Must make reasonable accommodations even in no-pet housing — enforced by the Missouri Commission on Human Rights under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 213.040
Cannot impose breed, size, or weight restrictions on ESAs
May request ESA documentation but cannot demand detailed medical records per FHA guidelines
Knowingly misrepresenting an animal as a service animal is a misdemeanor under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 209.204
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations under Missouri Human Rights Act

Key Statutes

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 209.150 et seq. | 42 U.S.C. § 12182

Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR)

ESA-Friendly Properties in Missouri — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for Missouri

ESA Registration in Missouri ESA Letter in Missouri Housing Accommodation Toolkit