Legislative stakeholders, start here for pets and housing data, language, and talking points to support pet-inclusive work.
Supportive National Data
Pet Policies Among Rental Properties that Allow Pets
Based on Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative Analysis of Smart Apartment Data
81%
of properties have breed restrictions
64%
of properties have weight restrictions
52%
of properties require a pet deposit
65%
of properties require a pet fee
77%
of properties require pet rent
$325
national average pet deposit
$318
national average pet fee
$34
national average pet rent
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Pets and Housing Language
Access pet-inclusive guidance and policy concepts from the Michelson Center for Public Policy:
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General provisions
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Pet restrictions
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Pet fees
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Liability coverage
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Temporary housing
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Animal addendum
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Enforcement and compliance
If you would like help crafting language specific to your policy needs, email the Michelson Center for Public Policy at info@michelsonpolicy.org.
Pets and Housing Talking Points
Get important pet-inclusive talking points from the Michelson Center for Public Policy:
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Landlord agency
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Reactions to legislation
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Pairing breed and weight/size legislation
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The pet-friendly and pet-inclusive disconnect
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Pet-related damage
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Impact of breed restrictions in housing
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Pets and temporary housing
If you’re looking for more helpful talking points, email the Michelson Center for Public Policy at info@michelsonpolicy.org.
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