Pets Belong with Families Act prohibits breed restrictions for pets in public housing.
Pets Belong with Families Act modifies the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed, size, or weight restrictions on pets. It allows reasonable requirements, such as pet deposits, limitations on the number of animals, and prohibitions on certain species. It also prevents withholding pet deposits for damage unrelated to the pet, including ordinary wear and tear.
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