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Pet Policy

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Introduction

EHA has discretion in the development of policies pertaining to the keeping of pets in public housing units. This Chapter explains EHA's policies on the keeping of pets and any criteria or standards pertaining to the policy. The rules adopted are reasonably related to the legitimate interest of EHA to provide a decent, safe and sanitary living environment for all tenants, to protecting and preserving the physical condition of the property, and to preserve the financial interest of EHA.

The purpose of this policy is to establish EHA's policy and procedures for ownership of pets in elderly and disabled units as well as in family units, and to ensure that no applicant or resident is discriminated against regarding admission or continued occupancy because of ownership of pets. EHA also establishes reasonable rules governing the keeping of common household pets.

Nothing in this policy or the dwelling lease limits or impairs the right of persons with disabilities to own animals that are considered a disability service animal. 

In accordance with Section 526 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA), Lake Housing Authority (EHA) hereby sets forth rules and regulations concerning pet ownership in its public housing units. Only "common household pets" as defined herein will be permitted in EHA owned properties.

A common household pet, for the purposes of EHA's conventional housing program: A domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than for commercial or breeding purposes. Common household pet does not include reptiles. This definition shall not include animals that are used to assist persons with disabilities.

Residents may own up to one pet as defined in this policy.