ESA-Friendly Housing in Maryland

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

ESA Housing Rights in Maryland

Maryland follows federal FHA protections for ESA housing rights. The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights enforces housing discrimination complaints involving ESAs. Landlords must provide reasonable accommodations and cannot impose pet fees or breed restrictions on documented emotional support animals.

Landlord Rules in Maryland

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs under the federal FHA and Maryland fair housing law
Must make reasonable accommodations even in no-pet housing — enforced by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights under Md. Code, State Gov't § 20-705
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 Maryland's Fair Housing Act

Key Statutes

Md. Code, State Gov't § 20-304 | Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-621

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)

ESA-Friendly Properties in Maryland — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for Maryland

ESA Registration in Maryland ESA Letter in Maryland Housing Accommodation Toolkit