Pet Restriction Policy

Pet Restrictions

LRHA Policy

The following animals are not permitted:

• Any animal whose adult weight will exceed 25 pounds
• Dogs of the pit bull, rottweiler, chow, or boxer breeds
• Ferrets or other animals whose natural protective mechanisms pose a risk to small children of serious bites or lacerations
• Any animal not permitted under state or local law or code

Number of Pets

LRHA Policy

Residents may own a maximum of 1 type of pet only.

• In the case of fish, residents may keep no more than can be maintained in a safe and healthy manner in a tank holding up to 10 gallons. Such a tank or aquarium will be counted as 1 pet.
• In the case of birds, a resident may keep a maximum of 2 birds and must be in a cage at all times.

Other Requirements

LRHA Policy

• Dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered at the time of registration or, in the case of underage animals, within 30 days of the pet reaching 6 months of age. Exceptions may be made upon veterinary certification that subjecting this particular pet to the procedure would be temporarily or permanently medically unsafe or unnecessary.
• Pets must be licensed in accordance with state or local law. Residents must provide proof of licensing at the time of registration and annually, in conjunction with the resident’s annual

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HUD issued the smoke-free rule on November 30, 2016. The rule required all public housing to have a smoke-free policy effective July 31, 2018. The smoke-free policy must prohibit smoking in all indoor areas, including dwelling units, and within 25 feet of all indoor areas.

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Please visit the links provided below or call to assist you with resolving the challenges of quitting smoking:

• Virginia Dept. of Health: 1-800-784-8669
• American Heart Association: 1-800-242-8721   
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Forms

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