ESA-Friendly Housing in Arkansas

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

ESA Housing Rights in Arkansas

Arkansas follows federal Fair Housing Act protections for ESA housing. Landlords must make reasonable accommodations for tenants with valid ESA documentation, including waiving pet restrictions and deposits. Arkansas does not have additional state-specific ESA housing statutes beyond federal law.

Landlord Rules in Arkansas

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 through HUD and the Arkansas Fair Housing Commission
Cannot impose breed, size, or weight restrictions on ESAs
May request ESA documentation but cannot demand detailed medical records per FHA guidelines
Must respond to accommodation requests within a reasonable timeframe
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations under Ark. Code Ann. § 20-14-301

Key Statutes

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-14-301 et seq. | 42 U.S.C. § 12182

Arkansas Fair Housing Commission

ESA-Friendly Properties in Arkansas — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for Arkansas

ESA Registration in Arkansas ESA Letter in Arkansas Housing Accommodation Toolkit