HUD Guidance on Assistance Animals

What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between service animals, emotional support animals and assistance animals?

Animals

Pets

For the purposes of the Fair Housing Act, assistance animals refers to both service animals and emotional support animals . It also includes other animals that do work, perform tasks, or assist an individual with a disability.

*Assistance* *Animals*

Emotional Support Animals

Service Animals

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