ESA Accommodation Request Letter Generator
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Your ESA letter documents your need; this tool writes the cover request that goes with it. Fill in the fields, copy the letter, and send both to your landlord in writing. Everything happens in your browser: nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.
[date]
To: [landlord or property manager]
Re: Reasonable accommodation request under the Fair Housing Act for [property address]
Dear [landlord or property manager],
I am the tenant at [property address]. I am writing to request a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(B), and applicable state law: permission to keep my dog in my home as an assistance animal.
I have attached documentation from a licensed mental health professional confirming my disability-related need for this assistance animal. The letter includes the professional's license details, which you may verify.
As courts have long recognized under the Fair Housing Act, and as many state laws provide, an assistance animal is not a pet. The accommodation means the animal is permitted regardless of any pet policy, and pet fees, pet rent, or pet deposits do not apply to it. I remain fully responsible for the animal's care and behavior and for any damage it may actually cause.
Please confirm this accommodation in writing by [date, e.g. ten business days from today]. I am glad to answer reasonable questions consistent with fair housing law.
Thank you,
[your name]
[property address]
This is a general template for a reasonable accommodation request, not legal advice for your specific situation.
How to Use the Letter
- Send it in writing (email is fine) with your ESA letter attached, and keep a copy. The paper trail is your friend if things go wrong; see the denial playbook.
- Do not attach medical records or describe your diagnosis. The request plus the professional's letter is legally sufficient (your housing rights).
- No ESA letter yet? Get that first; here is what a valid one contains.
