Pet Fee & Pet Rent ROI Calculator

Pet rent and pet fees feel like free money — until a tenant's dog tears up the carpet. This calculator answers the real question: does your pet revenue actually cover the damage, extra vacancy, and cleaning costs? Enter your numbers below. Be honest about damage: the calculator is only as good as your estimates.

Annual pet revenue Monthly pet rent $

Per pet, per month. Leave 0 if you don't charge pet rent.

One-time pet fee (non-refundable) $ Pet deposit (refundable) $

Share of pet deposit you typically keep for damages %

Average pet tenancy (years)

Used to spread one-time fees and deposits across each year.

Annual expected pet costs Expected pet damage cost per year $

Your honest average per pet per year — carpet, blinds, yard, door frames. Most landlords land between $300 and $800.

Extra vacancy days per year from your pet policy

If allowing pets fills units faster, this number can be 0 — many landlords fill pet-friendly units faster. Only add days if your pet restrictions sit you vacant longer.

Monthly base rent (to value vacancy days) $ Other annual pet costs (extra cleaning, inspections, insurance) $

Reading the numbers: revenue spreads one-time fees and deposits over the average tenancy, because that's how they actually land in your pocket. Damage is the swing factor — track it for two or three move-outs and you'll know your real number. If the net is negative, raise pet rent or the pet fee (see the pet rent calculator for market-based pricing), don't just ban pets — many landlords report pet-friendly units fill faster, which is worth real money. These are educational estimates, not financial advice.