ESA-Friendly Housing in Tennessee

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

ESA Housing Rights in Tennessee

Tennessee follows federal FHA protections for ESA housing rights. The Tennessee Human Rights Commission handles housing discrimination complaints. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for tenants with ESA documentation and cannot charge pet deposits or impose breed restrictions on emotional support animals.

Landlord Rules in Tennessee

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
Complaints may be filed with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission or HUD
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations

Key Statutes

Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-7-112 | 42 U.S.C. § 12182

Tennessee Human Rights Commission

ESA-Friendly Properties in Tennessee — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for Tennessee

ESA Registration in Tennessee ESA Letter in Tennessee Housing Accommodation Toolkit