Find all the pets and housing resources to help realize pet-inclusive housing policies that benefit everyone.
The numbers are clear: people value their pets.
Pet-inclusive policies benefit all – rental housing operators, renters, and communities. Our pets and housing resources, research, and actionable tools show you how.
2 in 3
American homes have pets.
24%
say their pet has been a reason for needing to move.
83%
of rental housing operators say pet-friendly vacancies can be filled faster.
Pet-Inclusive Housing Report
The 2021 Pet-Inclusive Housing Report highlights the benefits of pet-inclusive rental housing by sharing data and market-based solutions that benefit all – so operators, residents, and communities win together.
Most Owners and Operators Love Pets
The majority of rental housing operators love pets – yet significant restrictions on pets in rental housing present hurdles for pet owners.
Pet-Friendly Units Boost the Bottom Line
Pet-friendly vacancies are good for the bottom line, and rental housing operators can experience NOI lift by enacting pet-inclusive policies.
Pet Friendliness Is a Popular Amenity
Pet owners say that pet friendliness is one of the most important amenities when looking for housing, second only to budget.
Millions More Animals Could Find Homes
With common-sense easing of restrictions over time, up to 8.2 million more animals could find homes in pet-inclusive rental housing.
Pet-Inclusive Housing Report
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Report highlights the benefits of pet-inclusive rental housing by sharing data and market-based solutions that benefit all – so operators, residents, and communities win together.
I realized that animal lovers tend to be really great community builders because it’s in their nature. They go to dog parks and interact with each other. So, we realized that if we created an environment that really welcomed dogs, that would create a fair amount of ‘stickiness,’ or resident retention, in our portfolio.
Electronic Press Kit
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From Our Blog
Read the latest news, trends, and tips in building more pet-inclusive communities.
Nominations for the 2024 Pets and Housing Awards are now Open!
Submit Your Nominations for Our Third Annual Pets and Housing Awards! The growing number of pets and the increasingly important role they play in the lives of families and individuals present a new world of opportunities for the multifamily industry. Many operators...
Are You Capturing the Right Data to Optimize Your Pet Strategies?
By Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative In today's increasingly interconnected world, rental housing communities are recognizing the profound impact that pets have on the lives of their residents. From companionship to mental...
Pet Legislation: How Operators Can Meet These Challenges Proactively
By Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative We recently published a blog titled “Embracing the Future: Why Rental Housing Operators Must Stay Informed of Legislative Trends Toward Dog Ownership.” With sweeping legislative proposals...
Beyond Pet-Friendly: How Does Your Property Score When It Comes to Being Pet-Inclusive?
The rental housing industry has welcomed pets and their owners for some time now. This is abundantly clear in today’s property marketing, which boasts ‘pet-friendly’ units, with many communities including dog parks, waste stations, grooming stations and even pet...
Renting, Pets, and the Gen Z/Millennial Mix; Are You Poised to Welcome Them?
By Judy Bellack, Industry Principal, The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative U.S. homebuyers are facing monthly mortgage costs that are 52% higher than the average monthly apartment rent, according to a recent analysis by CBRE Research, a real estate and investment...