Can a landlord charge pet fees for an emotional support animal in Minnesota?

What the law says

HUD FHEO Notice 2020-01: "Housing providers may not require a person with a disability to pay a fee or a security deposit as a condition of allowing the assistance animal to reside in the dwelling unit." A tenant remains responsible for damage the animal causes.

Source: HUD FHEO Notice 2020-01: Assessing a Person's Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Fair Housing Act ↗

In plain language

The no-pet-fee rule still applies to trained assistance animals. For an untrained ESA, HUD rescinded its 2020 guidance and — per its 2026 enforcement memo — no longer requires a fee waiver, so whether a Minnesota landlord may charge a pet fee for an untrained ESA now depends largely on Minnesota state law (see the protection summary at the top of this page). Either way, the tenant remains liable for actual damage the animal causes — distinct from a flat pet fee. Whether a specific charge is permissible typically requires looking at the lease, the charge, and state law; consulting a tenant-rights attorney is the usual next step.