Housing Rights and Resources

Housing Rights and Responsibilities

Pet owners have rights and responsibilities when it comes to their home and place of living.

Seattle has rules about what a landlord can charge a renter to keep a pet. Property owners can charge renters a pet damage deposit. Seattle does not allow non-refundable pet fees. A landlord can charge pet rent.

Learn more at:

• Pets from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
• Pets versus Service Animals from Renting in Seattle

The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative has housing resources for pet owners and Just Shelter offers a directory of housing-related community resources.