ESA-Friendly Housing in South Carolina

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

ESA Housing Rights in South Carolina

South Carolina follows federal FHA protections for ESA housing rights. Landlords must grant reasonable accommodations for tenants with documented ESAs, including waiving pet policies and pet-related fees. South Carolina does not have additional state-specific ESA housing legislation beyond federal protections.

Landlord Rules in South Carolina

Cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent for documented ESAs
Must make reasonable accommodations even in no-pet housing
Cannot impose breed, size, or weight restrictions on ESAs
May request ESA documentation but cannot demand detailed medical records
Housing discrimination complaints may be filed with the SC Human Affairs Commission
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations

Key Statutes

S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-20 et seq. | 42 U.S.C. § 12182

South Carolina Human Affairs Commission

ESA-Friendly Properties in South Carolina — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for South Carolina

ESA Registration in South Carolina ESA Letter in South Carolina Housing Accommodation Toolkit