ESA-Friendly Housing in New Jersey

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

ESA Housing Rights in New Jersey

New Jersey provides strong ESA housing protections under both federal FHA and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights handles housing discrimination complaints. Landlords must make reasonable accommodations for ESA owners, including waiving no-pet policies and pet-related fees.

Landlord Rules in New Jersey

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs under the NJ Law Against Discrimination
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

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-29.2 | N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-4

New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

ESA-Friendly Properties in New Jersey — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for New Jersey

ESA Registration in New Jersey ESA Letter in New Jersey Housing Accommodation Toolkit