21/09/2026
🐾 New Pet Policy agreed for Angus Council tenants
At yesterday’s meeting, Angus Council’s Housing Committee agreed the new Pet Policy, alongside a number of other housing reports presented to members. The policy will provide a clearer and more consistent approach to keeping pets in council homes, while promoting responsible ownership, animal welfare and consideration for neighbours.
📢 There is no immediate change for tenants
Under the current arrangements, tenants can keep one cat or dog without prior permission, provided the conditions in their tenancy agreement are met. Permission is required to keep more than one cat or dog, or any other type of pet. These arrangements will remain in place until the new policy is implemented.
The new policy will be introduced gradually, and we will work with tenants throughout the implementation period to provide information, guidance and support.
From January 2027, existing tenants will be asked to declare any pets they keep. Full implementation is not planned until June 2027, giving tenants plenty of time to understand the new arrangements and complete any required steps.
Permission to keep a pet will generally be granted where a pet:
🐶 Is suitable for the type of home
🏠 Can be cared for appropriately
🤝 Is unlikely to cause unreasonable nuisance or disturbance for neighbours
🔧 Is unlikely to cause damage to the property
💚 Can be kept without compromising the animal’s welfare
We understand how important pets are to tenants and their families. Our approach will be supportive, proportionate and focused on responsible pet ownership.
If you would like to read the full Pet Policy, you can view it here:https://www.angus.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-09/Report%20232_Pet_Policy_for_Angus_Council_Tenants_App%201.pdf
