Emotional support animals are protected under the Fair Housing Act, which prevents landlords from discriminating against people with disabilities.
Right now, our turnaround to be contacted by a therapist to schedule a phone session is around 2 business days. If approved, you will be able to download a digital copy of your letter right away via email. We will also send a hard copy via USPS Mail. The shipping time usually takes 2-3 business days.
Our LMHPs consist of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors.
All of our Licensed Mental Health Professionals are fully qualified and have passed board exams. The LMHP we select will be one that is legally qualified to approve ESA Letters for your state.
If you live in rented housing, then you should get the Housing Letter Consultation. This will allow your ESA to live with you even in housing where there’s a ‘no pets’ policy.
The ESA Letter is issued directly from a LMHP with their license number and their contact information included. The letter will come on the professional letterhead of the Licensed Mental Health Professional and contain everything legally required for an ESA prescription within the body of the letter.
Your ESA Letter will last for one year. You then have the opportunity to renew your ESA Letter via USA Service Dog Registration at a discounted rate. We will send you an email notification when it is time to renew with discounted offer.
Yes, to use an emotional support animal letter for university housing, select the ‘Campus Housing Letter’ option during your Assessment.
You will be able to download a digital copy of your letter right away via email. We will also send a hard copy upon via USPS Mail. The shipping time usually takes 2-3 business days. For landlords, we strongly recommend that you present the letter immediately in-person. Nearly all landlords are extremely accommodating.
Because HUD states that Emotional Support Animals require “reasonable accommodation,” your ESA Letter entitles you to live with your ESA even in housing where there’s a ‘no pets’ policy. You also cannot be charged a Pet Fee for your ESA.
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How much does it cost to get my dog registered as a Emotional Support Animal and how do I go about it.
Hi Norman, you can register for free on our home page at http://www.usaservicedogregistration.com If you are in need of a medical recommendation letter for housing the fee is $149 you can order at this link;
https://usa-service-animal-registration.myshopify.com/collections/esa-letter-collection
What about situations where there are limits on the number of “pets” (e.g., only one) allowed in a household? If we have one pet and one ESA can we be protected/covered with a letter from the HOA?
If the HOA has a pet policy limit technichally your ESA is no longer considered a pet. My advice is have an ESA letter for both dogs. Once you have prescription for ESA it is no longer considered a pet, therefor maybe you could get away with 2, but it is up for interpretation by landlord, I have seen it go both ways.
This is the greatest thing since the invention of chew toys. I have had no problems moving into my new apartment. My baby is with me and we both have adjusted after only a month. A lot of people here have to move or get rid of their babies as they are enforcing their no pets policy.
I am in need of a apartment and NO place will take a elderly dog. People do not understand how much we love and need our pets .I do have alot of medical conditions and let me say he is what keep me going and when I get very anxious he is so intoned with my body and mind he’s always there to lend a paw or a hug on me .I would never survive without my boy (hunter) a 11 + Goden retriever with the kindness caring ♥. Ty
what if my landlord refuses to accept any legal paperwork to have my dog with me… i have told him that my dog would be registered an emotional support dog.. he refuses
Hi Teresa,
Have you provided your landlord with your medical recommendation letter for your ESA? In order to have a legit ESA this is required.
I have a letter from my doctor.. he refused to even look at it.. he said he refuses because he didnt want to explain to the other tenants why i have a dog and they cant.. i dont know where to go from here… pls and suggestion would be appreciated thanks
By law he needs to put in writng why is not allowing a reasonable accommodation. Tell him you need it in writing, once you have that you can file a complaint.
What if my landlord is a private landlord that owns less than four houses? They do not rent to us through a real estate broker but that may be because she is a real estate agent and he is himself a real estate broker. Do I have any recourse for their refusal of our ESA?
Hi Megan,
If the contract was drawn up by a Real Estate Agent I believe they have to follow ADA guidelines.
I have 2 chuahuahuas that are both Emotional support dogs. I’m going to a drug rehab in a couple days . They said I can bring both dogs as long as their both support dogs. Now their telling me I can only bring one . Can they do that?
I have 2 chuahuahuas that are both Emotional support dogs. I’m going to a drug rehab in a couple days. They said I can bring both dogs as long as their both support dogs. Now their telling me I can only bring one. Can they do that ?
We already have an ESA that will expire in 08/24, however we are moving in 06/24 and the new 55+ complex has a form that needs completing according to HIPPA requirements. Can someone complete that when we get closer to our move date?
Hi Mary,
Yes, reach out to us for new housing letter come spring.
hi there can they kick out someone because there dog barks when gone?? as i live in hud houseing
Hi Billy,
Yes, if they can demonstrate the dog is a nuisance to other tenants or aggressive they have the right to terminate lease agreement.
Does the letter help even if the contract to renting a house says no dogs on premises
Hi Nydia,
Are you renting directly from the owner of the house and do they live there also? If yes, you may have an issue. If you rented through a real estate agency or management company the letter will work fine.