ESA-Friendly Housing in Wisconsin

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

ESA Housing Rights in Wisconsin

Wisconsin follows federal FHA protections for ESA housing rights. The Wisconsin Equal Rights Division handles housing discrimination complaints involving ESAs. Landlords must make reasonable accommodations for tenants with valid ESA documentation and cannot charge pet deposits or impose breed restrictions.

Landlord Rules in Wisconsin

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs
Must make reasonable accommodations under Wis. Stat. 106.52 and federal FHA
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 Wisconsin Equal Rights Division
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations

Key Statutes

Wis. Stat. § 106.52(3)(a)2 | Wis. Stat. § 174.056

Wisconsin Equal Rights Division

ESA-Friendly Properties in Wisconsin — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for Wisconsin

ESA Registration in Wisconsin ESA Letter in Wisconsin Housing Accommodation Toolkit