Georgia ESA Letter for Pet Rent, Deposits, and No-Pet Apartments

You can ask about pet rent, pet deposits, or a no-pet apartment rule

HUD lists a request to waive a pet deposit, fee, or other pet rule as an example of a possible assistance-animal accommodation request. Whether a particular request meets applicable requirements depends on the facts and governing law.

An online certificate, letter, or registration does not automatically remove a charge, erase an amount already paid, or guarantee reimbursement. Make the request through the housing provider’s process and keep a copy.

What to do if you are reviewing a charge

• Read the lease and the property’s written accommodation process.
• Ask the property manager how to submit an assistance-animal accommodation request.
• Keep copies of the lease, the fee notice, your request, and the response.
• If you believe you experienced discrimination, use HUD’s official housing complaint information or seek qualified advice.

Find Georgia rental information

GeorgiaHousingSearch.org is a free statewide rental search tool supported by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. It lets renters search by location and other criteria and offers renter tools. A listing service is not an accommodation decision-maker, so contact the property directly about current availability and its process.

The Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook covers general rental topics. It is not a substitute for legal advice about an individual dispute.

• Georgia DCA: Georgia Housing Search
• GeorgiaHousingSearch.org
• Georgia DCA: Landlord-Tenant Handbook
• HUD: Assistance animals in housing