Pets Belong with Families Act prohibits breed restrictions in public housing.
The Pets Belong with Families Act amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit public housing agencies from imposing restrictions based on the breed, size, or weight of an animal. It allows reasonable requirements such as pet deposits, limits on the number of animals, prohibitions on certain species, and restrictions on animals deemed a threat to public health and safety. The act also ensures that pet deposits are not withheld for damage unrelated to the pet.
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