ESA-Friendly Housing in Connecticut

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

ESA Housing Rights in Connecticut

Connecticut enforces strong ESA housing protections under both the federal FHA and the Connecticut Fair Housing Act. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities investigates ESA housing discrimination claims. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations and cannot charge additional fees or deposits for emotional support animals.

Landlord Rules in Connecticut

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs
Must make reasonable accommodations even in no-pet housing under the Connecticut Fair Housing Act
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

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-64 | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-44

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)

ESA-Friendly Properties in Connecticut — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for Connecticut

ESA Registration in Connecticut ESA Letter in Connecticut Housing Accommodation Toolkit