ESA-Friendly Housing in Indiana

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

ESA Housing Rights in Indiana

Indiana follows federal FHA protections for ESA housing rights. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission handles housing discrimination complaints. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations for tenants with valid ESA documentation, including waiving no-pet policies and pet deposits.

Landlord Rules in Indiana

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 by the Indiana Civil Rights 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 under Indiana Civil Rights Law (Ind. Code § 22-9.5)
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations under federal and Indiana fair housing law

Key Statutes

Ind. Code § 16-32-3-1 et seq. | 42 U.S.C. § 12182

Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC)

ESA-Friendly Properties in Indiana — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for Indiana

ESA Registration in Indiana ESA Letter in Indiana Housing Accommodation Toolkit