Many Austin renters share their home with a dog or cat, and a large share of them filter their search to pet-friendly homes only. Saying yes to pets can widen your pool of renters overnight.
Why pet-friendly homes lease faster
More interested renters means more showings and a better chance of finding a great match quickly. Renters with pets also tend to stay longer, because moving with animals is hard.
Protect your home with clear rules
Set a pet deposit or monthly pet rent, limit the number of pets and put everything in a pet addendum to the lease. Check what your insurance requires, and document the condition of floors and the yard at move-in.
Assistance animals are not pets
Under fair housing law, service and support animals are not pets, so pet fees and pet rent cannot be charged for them. Treat these requests separately and consistently.
Not sure what is right for your home? We can show you how pet policies affect rent and demand in your neighborhood.