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1. Household pets are defined as:
Dogs - Size limited to a maximum of 25 pounds at maturity.
Cats - Size limited to a maximum of 20 pounds at maturity.
Fish - Tank limited to a 10 gallon capacity
Birds - Canaries, parakeets or Love Birds - Limited two birds.
Rodents, reptiles, snakes, rabbits and pigeons are not considered household pets by this Authority and will
not be allowed.
2. Tenants will be allowed no more than one animal, or one cage, or one tank.
3. In the event that a resident or applicant requires an animal that does not fit the description above
fore reasons documented as a handicap need, for example a seeing eye dog, the animal will not be
considered a pet and permission will be granted to keep the animal providing proper documentation is
provided to the Seymour Housing Authority. All other provisions for care and maintenance of the animal will
apply.
In addition to the Pet Policy, residence are required to make a $200 Security deposit and proof of renters
insurance.
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The Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour adopts the following pet policy for the purpose of setting
guidelines for the ownership of pets at the Callahan House federal complex. Nothing in this pet policy prohibits pet
ownership or discriminates against persons relative to admission or continued occupancy because they own pets.
The intent of this policy is to maintain a standard for housing persons with pets in a manner, which does not
constitute a nuisance or threat to health or safety of other occupants or of other persons in the community. This
policy is in compliance with regulations required under 24 CFR Part 5, Subpart C for federally assisted rental
housing for the elderly or for persons with disabilities
POLICY TERMS
A $15.00 per month fee will be charged the owner of dogs or cats over and above the monthly rent for the
purposes of maintaining the grounds, etc.
Common household pets are defined as follows:
Dogs – Size limited to a maximum of 25 pounds
Cats – Size limited to a maximum of 20 pounds
Birds – Canaries, parquets, or lovebirds – limit two per cage
Fish – Tank limited to a 10-gallon capacity
Rodents, reptiles, snakes, rabbits, and pigeons are not considered as household pets by this Authority and will
not be allowed. Animals that are classified as dangerous or “attack” animals are strictly prohibited.
No tenant will be allowed more than one animal or one cage or one tank.
Only animals that are “housebroken” will be allowed.
A security deposit of $300.00 will be requested for dogs or cats to cover any damages that may be caused by the
pet to apartments or hallways. The Housing Authority may use pet deposit only to pay reasonable expenses
directly attributable to the presence of the pet in the complex including; Cost of repairs and replacement to
tenants dwelling unit, and fumigation of tenant’s dwelling unit. The Housing Authority will refund unused portion of
the pet deposit within a reasonable time after the tenant moves from the complex or no longer owns or keeps the
pet in the dwelling unit. In the case of affordability of the pet deposit, the Executive Director may elect at his
discretion to allow payment of the pet deposit over a six-month period by collecting $50 per month.
Full insurance coverage on dogs or cats must be provided by the tenant to cover any injury or accident caused by
the animal. Proof of coverage and amount will be submitted to the Housing Authority.
Any damage done by a pet will be total responsibility of the tenant at the time and the Housing Authority will be
reimbursed within 30 days of billing.
Tenant will sign a statement indemnifying the Housing Authority of any damages, injuries or accidents caused by
their pet.
Tenant must be able to care for the pets needs. If, after consulting the area Health District and/or a local
Veterinarian, it is determined that adequate care is no longer possible, the owner must relinquish the right to pet
ownership.
The Housing Authority will have the right to have the owner remove any animal that poses a threat to the health or
safety or is a nuisance to other residents or Housing Authority Employees.
All dogs must be licensed by the Town of Seymour. Transfers from other towns or cities in Connecticut can be
obtained form the office of the Town Clerk.
All dogs and cats must be inoculated against rabies. All dogs or cats must be spayed or neutered. These
requirements must be met before the animal will be allowed in the project and the tenant must present proof.
Proof of booster shots to keep the animal safe from disease must be submitted annually.
Animals must be restrained at all times. Dogs will be on leases of no more than 6 feet in length. Cats will be on
leashes or in carriers or carried by the tenant.
Owner must have a signed notarized statement from next of kin stating that the pet will be removed from the
apartment in the event that the tenant is absent from the apartment or upon his/her demise.
Periodic inspections will be made (with reasonable notice given to the tenant) to assure that the apartments are
well maintained and no damaged is being caused.
Cat litter must be provided for cats with litter to be changed at least twice a week.
Owner is responsible for disposal of animal waste. Waste will be secured in plastic bags and disposed in the
compactor or in the Dumpster. No other means of disposal will be allowed. There will be a designated area
outside for animals. Pet owners will be responsible for picking up and disposing of waste. A container will be
provided in the designated area.
All pets will be properly groomed and maintained free of infections and disease including fleas, ticks, and other
infestations.
No unauthorized pet will be allowed in the building or on the grounds.
If for any reason a pet is left unattended for 24 hours or more, the Authority has the right to enter the apartment
and transfer the pet to the proper authorities, i.e., local animal shelter or humane society. The Tenant will hold
the Authority harmless in such circumstances.
The tenant will take adequate precautions to eliminate any pet odors within the apartment and to maintain the
apartment in a sanitary condition at all times.
The Tenant agrees to move to a designated area of the complex for those residents with pets should the Housing
Authority deem it necessary. Reasons for this move may be for, but not limited to, the purposes of alleviating
density problems
Animals are barred from the Laundry Room and Community Room.
Special Purpose Pets
Several portions of these rules shall not apply to situations where animals that assist persons with disabilities are
required. Specifically, the size and description of the pets listed in paragraph 2 of the Policy Terms do not apply.
Persons with disabilities requiring special assistance pets must document this need with the Housing Authority.
Such persons will not be charged the monthly fee nor will they be charged the security deposit or required to carry
insurance. These special purpose pets are assumed to be properly trained and maintained as witnessed by
certification from an appropriate concern that engages in such training of special purpose animals. The owner
must provide the Housing Authority with proof of this special training certification. Nothing in this statement,
however, relieves the owner of a pet who assists persons with disabilities from maintaining the pet in accordance
with the remaining Policy Terms.
Amendments to this Policy
Any amendments to the pet policy shall not be made without consultation with the residents of the complex. The
resident council and all residents of the complex will receive written notification of any proposed changes, and will
be provided no less than thirty days to consider and comment on these changes. At the end of the thirty-day
review period, a public hearing will be held to collect comments from the general resident population. The
Housing Authority is solely responsible for the content of any final rule. The Housing Authority will consider tenant
comments. Proposed Policy changes will be adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Seymour Housing
Authority. The HUD Field Office will be advised of any final Pet Policy amendments.
Violations
Any violations of these rules may be grounds for the removal of the pet or termination of the pet owner’s tenancy
or both. The Housing Authority will properly notify the resident of any adverse action in accordance with the
provisions of the lease and HUD regulations and State/local law.
