ESA-Friendly Housing in Hawaii

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

ESA Housing Rights in Hawaii

Hawaii follows federal FHA protections for ESA housing accommodations. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission handles housing discrimination complaints involving ESAs. Landlords must make reasonable accommodations and cannot charge pet deposits or fees for emotional support animals with valid documentation.

Landlord Rules in Hawaii

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs under the federal FHA and Hawaii fair housing law
Must make reasonable accommodations even in no-pet housing per Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515-3
Cannot impose breed, size, or weight restrictions on ESAs
May request ESA documentation but cannot demand detailed medical records under FHA guidelines
Must respond to accommodation requests within a reasonable timeframe
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations under Hawaii Civil Rights Commission rules

Key Statutes

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 347-13 | Haw. Rev. Stat. § 347-13.5

Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC)

ESA-Friendly Properties in Hawaii — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for Hawaii

ESA Registration in Hawaii ESA Letter in Hawaii Housing Accommodation Toolkit