HUD Guidance on Assistance Animals

What is “Readily Apparent?” • Guiding an individual who is blind or has low vision • Pulling a wheelchair • Providing assistance with stability or balance to an individual with an observable mobility disability

Service Animals, Part 2.2 Service Animals

Further inquires are unnecessary and

inappropriate because the animal IS a service animal . Grant the requested accommodation, if otherwise reasonable.

Is it readily apparent that the dog is trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability? The animal is not a service animal , but may be another type of assistance animal for which a reasonable accommodation may be required. Proceed to Part 2

Yes

The animal counts as a service animal . Grant the requested accommodation, if otherwise reasonable.

Yes

Yes

Housing provider may ask in substance 1) Is the animal required because of a disability? 2) What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?

No

The animal does not qualify as a service animal , but may be another type of assistance animal for which a reasonable accommodation may be required. Proceed to Part 2.

Is the animal a dog?

No

No

What does it mean to perform “work” or “tasks?” • If the individual identifies at least one action the dog is trained to take which is helpful to the disability other than emotional support.

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