Housing Rights for Emotional Support Animals

The Fair Housing Act protects a person with an emotional support animal and allows them to live in homes, apartments, condos, etc. where pets are not allowed. A person cannot be legally charged a deposit or other fee for their ESA.

An Emotional Support Animal Doesn't Need Special Training

Because the presence of an emotional support animal pet is what is effective to help a person with an emotional disability, the pet is not required to have any specific training.

How to Qualify for an Emotional Support Animal

It's not difficult to qualify for an emotional support animal. A licensed mental health professional (therapist, psychiatrist, MD, etc.) must determine that your anxiety, depression, PTSD experience, or other emotional challenge is disabling.

If you don't have a therapist or your therapist is unwilling to write an animal emotional support letter, use Chilhowee Psychological Services (CPS). CPS offers an emotional support animal assessment and provides low-cost ESA letters with no hidden fees. You can also call them toll free at 888-973-0489.