Federal & State Regulations

ESA Laws by State

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law that protects ESA owners nationwide. However, some states like California and Florida have additional specific requirements for documentation.

A
Alabama
A
Alaska
A
Arizona
A
Arkansas
C
California
C
Colorado
C
Connecticut
D
Delaware
F
Florida
G
Georgia
H
Hawaii
I
Idaho
I
Illinois
I
Indiana
I
Iowa
K
Kansas
K
Kentucky
L
Louisiana
M
Maine
M
Maryland
M
Massachusetts
M
Michigan
M
Minnesota
M
Mississippi
M
Missouri
M
Montana
N
Nebraska
N
Nevada
N
New Hampshire
N
New Jersey
N
New Mexico
N
New York
N
North Carolina
N
North Dakota
O
Ohio
O
Oklahoma
O
Oregon
P
Pennsylvania
R
Rhode Island
S
South Carolina
S
South Dakota
T
Tennessee
T
Texas
U
Utah
V
Vermont
V
Virginia
W
Washington
W
West Virginia
W
Wisconsin
W
Wyoming
D
District of Columbia

Does State Law Override Federal Law?

In general, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a federal law, meaning it applies to all 50 states. It prevents landlords from discriminating against tenants with disabilities who require an Emotional Support Animal.

However, states can pass laws that enhance these protections or clarify specific requirements for healthcare providers. For example:

  • 1. California (AB 468): Requires a provider to have a client-provider relationship for at least 30 days before writing a letter.
  • 2. Florida (SB 1084): Makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly provide false documentation for an ESA.

Our network of clinicians is licensed in your specific state and stays up-to-date with these local regulations to ensure your letter is fully compliant.

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Protected Everywhere

Valid in all 50 States & Territories

HUD
Federal Housing
FHA
Fair Housing Act