ESA-Friendly Housing in South Dakota

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

ESA Housing Rights in South Dakota

South Dakota follows federal FHA protections for ESA housing accommodations. Landlords must make reasonable accommodations for tenants with verified ESAs, including waiving pet restrictions and deposits. South Dakota does not have additional state-specific ESA housing legislation beyond federal protections.

Landlord Rules in South Dakota

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
Complaints may be filed with the SD Division of Human Rights or HUD
Cannot retaliate against tenants who request ESA accommodations

Key Statutes

S.D. Codified Laws § 20-13-23.3 | 42 U.S.C. § 12182

South Dakota Division of Human Rights

ESA-Friendly Properties in South Dakota — Coming Soon

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

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

ESA Resources for South Dakota

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