What does Preamble of Pets Belong with Families Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To modify the reasonable requirements that may be imposed on pet owners living in public housing, and for other purposes,' aims to modify requirements for pet owners in public housing.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Pets Belong with Families Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Pets Belong with Families Act'.

What does PROHIBITION ON BREED RESTRICTIONS. of Pets Belong with Families Act do?

This section amends Section 31 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. It establishes reasonable requirements that public housing agencies may impose regarding pets. These reasonable requirements can include pet deposits (limited to 10% of monthly rent and amortized over at least 3 months), limitations on the number of animals, prohibitions on species prohibited by state or local law, and prohibitions on individual animals deemed a threat to public health and safety. Public housing agencies cannot withhold pet deposits for damage unrelated to the pet, including ordinary wear and tear. Crucially, the amendments prohibit any prohibition based on the breed, size, or weight of an animal.

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Pets Belong with Families Act

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Adam Schiff (D-CA)

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The bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to allow public housing agencies to establish reasonable pet requirements, such as pet deposits and limitations on the number of animals.
Public housing agencies are prohibited from restricting pets based on breed, size, or weight.
Pet deposits collected by public housing agencies must be amortized over at least three months and cannot be withheld for damage considered ordinary wear and tear.

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