# Pet Friendly New Apartments Houston | New Houston Apartment Team > Filter new Houston-area builds by pet policy: pet rent, fees, deposits and limits as published, dog parks and yards. Assistance animal requests explained. URL: https://newapartmentshouston.com/pet-friendly-new-apartments/ ![Dog on a leash in a new apartment hallway by an elevator](/images/hero/dog-on-a-leash-waiting-by-an-elevator-in-the-hallw.webp) Pet-friendly new builds · Dogs and cats # New Houston Apartments for Renters With Dogs and Cats Last updated: October 25, 2026 You're moving with a dog or a cat and want the real cost before you apply. Pet costs come in three forms, and we add the monthly one to your true monthly. Free to you, and your rent is the same either way · 140 new communities tracked · Prices pulled every morning Get my shortlist [#shortlist →](#shortlist) See the New Build Board [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) ## Get my shortlist Free to you. Same-day confirmations during hours (Mon-Fri 8-8 · Sat 9-6 · Sun 12-5). Thanks, we got your request. We'll confirm units, specials and fee sheets and reply the same day during hours. Free to you, and your rent is the same either way 140 new communities tracked (Oct 25, 2026) Prices pulled every morning Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC · TREC #562021 Why it goes wrong ## Why pet-friendly searches go sideways Pet-friendly on a listing can mean a lot of different things once you read the pet addendum. ### Three costs, one label Monthly pet rent, a one-time pet fee and a pet deposit can all apply. Only the monthly part shows up every month. ### Limits found late Breed restrictions and weight limits vary by community. Finding them after you apply costs you a fee. ### Two pets, double the math Most fees and pet rent are per pet. Two dogs can double the monthly add-on. ## What does pet-friendly mean at a new Houston apartment? It means the community allows pets, under a written **pet addendum**. The addendum sets which pets are allowed, how many, and what they cost. New buildings often add pet amenities like a **dog park**, a **dog run** or a pet washing station. Pet costs come in three forms: | Cost | When you pay | Refundable? | Where it goes on our cards | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Pet rent | Every month, usually per pet | No | True monthly | | Pet fee | Once, at move-in | Usually no | Cash to move in | | Pet deposit | Once, at move-in | Often, per the addendum | Cash to move in | We add the monthly part to your true monthly, next to required fees. At 11 board buildings, required fees alone ran $77.62 to $158.06 a month, median $98 (Oct 25, 2026), so pet rent stacks on top of that. ## Which limits should I check first? Check these before you pay an application fee: - **Breed restrictions.** Many communities list breeds they don’t accept. - **Weight limits.** Some cap weight per pet, others cap the total. - **Number of pets.** Two is common, but not universal. - **Pet types.** Cats and dogs are standard; others vary. We list limits as each community publishes them. Some communities allow **weight limit exemptions** in writing, and we ask about that when it matters. > **Ask about the floor, too** > > A ground-floor unit or one near an exit makes quick walks easier. In lease-up, those units can go fast, so we ask early. We also ask about **pet-friendly flooring** if you’re worried about scratches or a deposit. ## What about assistance animals and service dogs? Assistance animal requests are reasonable accommodation requests handled by each community under the **Fair Housing Act** and its own process. Trained service dogs pay no pet fee or deposit under **Texas Human Resources Code §121.003(h)**. We don’t ask about disability and don’t give legal advice. We connect you with the community’s process for a **reasonable accommodation** or an **assistance animal request**, and we keep your information private. ## Are build-to-rent homes better for pets? They can be. Many **build-to-rent** homes come with a fenced yard, which helps with a dog. Yard rules still apply, like no digging, waste pickup and sometimes limits on outdoor time. We note the yard and pet rules for each community. ## How do I get the pet math for my shortlist? Send us your pets’ types, number and weights, plus your move date and all-in budget. We’ll check each policy, add pet costs to the bill, and read the pet addendum with you before you sign. It’s free to you, and your rent is the same either way. How it works ## How we help with pets Same-day confirmations during hours. When something goes wrong, we write to the community and report back. 1. 1 ### Tell us about your pets Type, number and weight. We never ask about disability. 2. 2 ### We check the pet policy Limits, pet rent, fees and deposits, as each community publishes them. 3. 3 ### We add pet costs to the bill Monthly pet rent goes into the true monthly; one-time costs go into cash to move in. 4. 4 ### We read the pet addendum with you Before you sign, including deposit refund rules. ## Want the whole bill for pets before you tour? It's free to you. Communities pay the brokerage, and your rent is the same either way. If we can't confirm a price, we'll say so. Get my shortlist [#shortlist →](#shortlist) Text us [sms:+1512000000 →](sms:+1512000000) Why renters use us ## Why use New Houston Apartment Team for pets? ### Policies as published Limits and costs straight from each community. ### In the true monthly Pet rent sits on its own line. ### Yards and dog parks BTR yards and on-site dog parks noted. ### Fair housing wording Assistance animal requests follow each community's process. On the ground ## What we check on a tour Illustrative scenes of the things we look at in person. Property pages use our own dated photos; renderings are labeled. Learn ## Guides for pets All guides [/guides/ →](/guides/) Explainer ### Assistance Animals and Service Dogs: How Requests Work at Texas Apartments Assistance animal requests are reasonable accommodation requests handled by each community. Service dogs pay no pet fee under Texas law. [Assistance Animals and Service Dogs: How Requests Work at Texas Apartments →](/guides/assistance-animals-service-dogs-texas/) Decision guide ### Pet Rent, Pet Fees, and Pet Deposits at New Houston-Area Apartments Pet rent is monthly, pet fees are one-time, deposits may be refundable. Per-pet math and how to read the pet addendum before signing. [Pet Rent, Pet Fees, and Pet Deposits at New Houston-Area Apartments →](/guides/pet-rent-fees-deposits/) Decision guide ### Pets-First: How to Choose a New Apartment With a Dog or Cat Check weight and breed limits as published, dog parks, floor choice and BTR yards, then add pet costs to your true monthly, step by step. [Pets-First: How to Choose a New Apartment With a Dog or Cat →](/guides/pets-first-choosing-with-a-dog-or-cat/) FAQ ## Pets questions What's the difference between pet rent and a pet fee? Pet rent is monthly and goes into your true monthly. A pet fee is one-time and usually nonrefundable. A pet deposit may be refundable under the pet addendum. Do new Houston apartments have breed limits? Many do, and some set weight limits. We list them as each community publishes them, so you can rule buildings in or out before you apply. Is a ground floor better with a dog? It's often easier for quick walks. Ground-floor units go fast in lease-up, so we ask about availability early. Do service dogs pay pet fees in Texas? No. Trained service dogs pay no pet fee or deposit under Texas Human Resources Code §121.003(h). How do assistance animal requests work? Assistance animal requests are reasonable accommodation requests handled by each community under the Fair Housing Act and its own process. We don't ask about disability and don't give legal advice; we connect you with the community's process. Do build-to-rent homes allow pets? Most do, with limits and fees. Some yards are fenced, and yard rules for pets vary by community. Can you guarantee a price or approval? No. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign. Still have a question? Text us or send your move date. We reply the same day during hours. 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[New Construction Apartment Board →](/new-construction-apartments/) ![Move-in special flyer and phone calculator on a new apartment lobby counter](/images/hero/leasing-flyer-with-a-move-in-special-sitting-on-a-.webp) Specials ### Houston Apartment Specials Each special shown as net effective, true monthly and year two, with base rent beside it. [Houston Apartment Specials →](/apartment-specials/) ## Send us your move date. We make the calls. We confirm the unit, the special, the written fee sheet and who bills the water, the same day during hours. Get my shortlist [/contact/ →](/contact/) Text us [sms:+1512000000 →](sms:+1512000000) 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) We don't guarantee pricing or approval. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign. Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC · TREC #562021 · Free to you, and your rent is the same either way